The Potting Shed in New Forest

Popped in here for a breakfast, all the tables had ‘reserved ‘on them( a sign of a good place!) and we told the staff we were just after brekkie though it was nearing lunchtime. They reconfigured a table so we could eat and we had a lovely full english, quality sausages nice bread etc. will always go back there when we visit the forest

This has to be our favourite cafe in the new forest. It’s so pretty, the food is excellent (nice original dishes) and the staff are always so friendly. It’s not our first time there and we will definitely head back. So many lovely walks and cycle rides around the are too.

Great place for lunch Interesting menu and very pleasant staff with friendly and welcoming . Ordered Buddha bowl which looked appetising and was very tasty. Finished off with a cup of tea (tea leaves) and shared a streusel cake (again tasty) Pleasant surroundings and no pressure to leave once we finished our meal. Great experience 😄 😄

Family of 5 adults visited for lunch. We all had different and all thoroughly enjoyed our food. Tasty local produce and a great menu. One of us was GF and there was lots of choice. Lovely friendly, professional staff with excellent service. A great find by searching New Forest eateries. Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely return. Also a bonus that there’s a cute deli/gift shop on site. A great ambiance all round!

Lovely lunch, good choices, mix of salads, sandwiches and some more substantial options like burgers. Very friendly and helpful staff. An enjoyable visit.

Gorgeous place We stopped for breakfast and happily so Beautiful inside with really friendly staff and the breakfast was fantastic! I only had a mini brekkie and was a great size. The sausages are amazing

What a fantastic little gem. I came here with my partner and Labrador for breakfast, and we were blown away with the delicious food and outstanding service. We had the veggie full works and a mini brekkie, and I have to say; I don’t know how they cook their mushrooms and spinach, but the flavours were mouthwatering. Our pup was also well and truly spoiled; with dog biscuits, a doggy ice cream and a side of extra cuddles. The team were incredibly happy and welcoming, and we really felt like we were being well looked after, with a personal touch. All in all a phenomenal experience!

My wife and I stopped by today for a late lunch, due to dietary issues I had the vegan salad and my wife had the special Warm tiger prawn salad, before I get started on my review I base my salad reviews on having eaten at such places as : The Orient Express, The four seasons in Paris, The Burj Al Arab, Dubai, so I have experience with high quality food, I honestly have to say the salad I had today was one of the best I have ever eaten, it was bursting with flavour and was definitely put together by a salad lover, my wife’s was exactly the same, in fact I was in shock, the staff were really helpful and polite, the facilities were spotless, but it’s all about the food as that is the hardest aspect to get right and did they ever get that right, I couldn’t recommend this place enough if your in the area, 10/10

This is a great place in the Forest at Hyde. We had a cream tea and it was just what we needed. Warm scones, clotted cream and jam. The pot of tea excellent too. A very reasonable price. Thoroughly recommend.

Had afternoon tea, very disappointed, not at all what you'd expect - stick to scones and a pot of tea instead, a real shame, first time we haven't enjoyed ourselves here

Honestly could not fault this place. Excellent service, brilliant food - a gem of a find in the New Forest. We were running late (due to a pony/donkey jam!) but the staff went out of their way to accommodate us, taking our order over the phone, despite being fully booked. And when our food came it did not disappoint. The kids loved the pancakes, the mini breakfast went down a treat and the avocado eggs were perfect. Highly recommend if you’re in the area - and also if you’re not!

We visited here for breakfast I can honestly say the food was delicious, it came out quickly and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it. My friend who is an ex chef actually said it's the best breakfast he's had! And he's very fussy. The coffee was also nice , I'm a bit of a coffee snob, so all around satisfaction. There is a little shop on site with locally produced items and crafts such a lovely place, I will be back.

We booked with the potting shed months ahead for an afternoon tea for my daughter as a get together after her hen weekend for the family and friends who cldnt make the weekend. The first problem was they cldnt cater for myself with a nut allergy..even though they had months of notice.(therefore I had to bring my own food!) We had been informed as we were a large party that we wld be in the polytunnel part, which was fine.. but this was very hot.. and it took them over an hour to ask if we wld like a fan moved into there. We were melting.. and I love the heat!.. The afternoon tea, even though the sandwiches were lovely and fresh I'm told, as were the scones… were just placed on another table for our party to get up and get their own. There was none of the afternoon tea experience, nicely presented. The other cakes were big slabs of cakes which we had to cut up so there was enough to share. When asked for some containers to take left overs home.. the guy there was very condescending, and my daughter was told to wait and they will box up .. even though we just wished to box up suitably with a variety, instead of a box of cakes, a bag of scones or a bag of sandwiches (as we don’t actually all live together, was not much help!!) the final straw was how they turned off the fan when they wanted us to leave!.. we were told we cld stay until they had cleared away (we had all but finished eating but were told previously they were happy for us to stay.. however on the day this obviously wasn’t the case) The girls serving were lovely though. I have to say, it was all a bit disappointing and a shame seeming we paid over £200 for some sandwiches and cake.. even the younger ones had to pay an extra £2 for their soft drink instead of having the cup of tea .. even though we had paid £17.50 each for the afternoon teas… So not the best experience… I don’t write reviews that often but feel a little put out.. we weren’t given the best experience for my daughter, even though they had months to prep for it. Just won’t go back again.. sadly.

Nice setting and pleasant place to visit with neighbouring mini garden centre and pet supplies. We have visited many similar places and do rate the potting shed however the bread is very basic - supermarket low range white or brown and also even more disappointing is the fact it’s either stale or previously frozen. The quality of the sausage and bacon, eggs etc is good. The management are very strict on swaps - so my partner wanted to swap beans for a grilled tomato and he was told this will be fine to remove the beans and charged £2 for the half grilled tomato. We paid and left feeling a tiny bit sad for them.

Lovely location with friendly staff. We were disappointed with the value for money offered. Paid £6 each for bacon sandwiches which consisted of 2 rounds of basic white bread which were stale at the edges and 2 rashers of streaky bacon. For this sort of money, we were expecting fresh bread and back bacon as a minimum.

1st visit and it was superb will definitely be back. Staff very welcoming and attentive. Our food, 4 breakfasts , was amazing. Fresh, locally produced and delicious , and our server , Hayley, was so helpful and informative, and all the staff, unusually, seemed happy and enjoying their work

Had the best falafel and spinach burger I’ve had for ages and my wife’s spicy chicken burger was equally scrummy. Best place to pop into in this part of the Forest.

Friendly staff. Excellent food from the comprehensive menu. Lovely setting, different seating areas inside and out. Very dog friendly with water bowls provided and fresh water on tap. Would highly recommend and go back again.

Best breakfast we have every had! Delicious 😊 Local sausage and bacon - yummy! Everything perfectly cooked.

Delicious food with exceptional service. Love the little plant nursery attached. This is a real gem.

I mostly agree with many of the reviews here - this is a nice establishment, well run with generally excellent food. I have knocked off a point though as increased prices seem to now be in danger of losing touch with reality. Value for money is of course important too so it was disappointing that the single scone that came with my £7.50 Cream Tea was somewhat diminutive in size.

Had to return this year after such wonderful meals last year! Fantastic breakfast and lunch and we’ve noticed that they now have a Tuesday dinner night, but unfortunately will be away by then. Do give it a shot!

We breakfast here twice during our short stay in the New Forest such was the quality and taste of the food. A small cooked breakfast from the menu with fantastic flavour and the second time cinnamon toast with yogurt and Berry compote. Absolutely worth the trip. Friendly staff, wonderful food with quirky seating area out the back. To the front is more seating both in shade and sun. I wholeheartedly recommend a visit. Dog friendly too.

Had a lovely lunch here with friends. A couple of us went for the fish finger sandwich and loved the inclusion of the scampi fries. The home made slaw was delicious and the scones for the afternoon tea were still warm. Sat in the covered area to the rear; tables nicely spaced out, so you wouldn't be on top of others, if it was full. Dog-friendly with bowls of water ready to go for our canine companions. Got the impression it was popular with the locals as much as tourists. Good, friendly service.

I went to the Potting Shed for afternoon tea & would highly recommend it. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely visit again.

What a dream of a cafe! If I lived nearer I would visit every day. Utter perfection, from friendly staff to amazing sandwiches to epic cakes. I highly recommend you pay this place a visit. They were also very dog friendly and even brought games over for my kids to play. Loved it.

Super service and a great menu with some unusual, but delicious meal options. Booking is advised as it is very popular.

Absolutely brilliant breakfast served as a catalyst for our upcoming walk. Loved it so much we returned for an amazing post-walk lunch!

What an amazing find!! We asked the owner of a B&B we were staying at locally (Little Acorns in Woodgreen) for a recommendation of a local cafe that serves really good food and they suggested we tried The Potting Shed in Hyde, and we were not disappointed! We both had filled flat breads (different fillings) on our first visit and they were really delicious. We enjoyed the food so much we came back again for lunch the following day! This time we shared a tomato soup and their Buddha bowl and again both were superb, really rich and flavoursome. We finished off our meal with a slice of carrot cake, Dorset apple cake (both absolutely heavenly!) and a really nice decaf latte. We honestly couldn’t fault anything about our experience, and the icing on the cake was leaving with some lovely plants which they have on sale outside the cafe! This has become our go to spot for a light lunch when we visit this part of the New Forest which we do at least once a year. Well done Potting Shed team!

I went on my mobility scooter and had afternoon tea , their cakes were delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful towards me so no I am going to visit them again very soon.

Popped in here based on the reviews after a fab dog walk at nearby Frogham. Lovely cooked breakfast, sat outside in the winter sun. Great spot - would visit again!

Popped into the Potting shed this morning for coffee with mum, she spotted the lunch menu had her favourite dish on today but we couldn’t wait until lunch as we were short on time.The lovely ladies there spoke to the chef and they boxed up...

We didn’t go in The Potting Shed in 2021 as we had already had lunch so it was a destination this year. Apart from providing a warm and friendly refuge from the October rain, we enjoyed the most delicious Cauliflower and Cheese soup and shared...

We were three people and had a variety of dishes. Everything was delicious and was served with a smile. We can highly recommend this café.

This vibrant, very popular, cafe has earned a well-justified, excellent reputation for the high standard of food preparation. I was lucky enough to stop here for lunch, whilst walking in the area, received such a warm welcome from the delightful staff, but the best bit...

Dropped in for a cream tea after a dog walk in the forest. Service was friendly and efficient. Scones were large and warm accompanied by a generous helping of clotted cream and Tiptree raspberry jam. Truly delicious and highly recommended.

Great place, food is so delicious and excellently presented. The staff are very welcoming, excellent customer service. 1. Dirty fries 2. Quiche of the day 3.Prawn/avocado with chilli & lime sourdough sandwich Will recommend this place to family and friends

A lovely cafe with indoor and outdoor seating and plants for sale! We enjoyed a ploughman’s and a glass of Chardonnay along with a couple of cold beers - delicious! The staff are friendly and efficient and this is a lovely place to visit -...

We reached this cafe by an easy stroll across Gorley Common with our 3 year old. The menu was interesting, and all of the food tasted great. The coffee was also excellent.

Amazing, food was fab and staff where lovely, amazing cheese scones, and fantastic coffee, will be back for lunch tomorrow

Visited for a brunch with my young family. Had phoned ahead and they did me an iced birthday cake for the occasion. Genuine and friendly staff made the occasion for us. Great find.

Just happened to drive past having taken a wrong turning and what a treat! Great breakfast, friendly staff, quick service and a perfect cup of tea - and some plants to buy too!

I visited here on a sunny Thursday, the outside seating was popular and it meant plenty of tables free indoors. The menu had plenty of choice and all means being served looked lovely and my choice of seafood platter was excellent. I would recommend the...

Hidden Gem . Well worth finding this place out. Great food,great service and friendly staff. Not too easy to find but worth it when you get there. Very clean and busy.

Ah ...maze..ZING!! ABSOLUTELY incredible food and coffee! So so much for this first time in a long time I couldn't Finnish my plate ! "Sophie's sandwich" was to DIE FOR and I'm obsessed with the red pepper jam!! My mum had the souffle and said...

Recently visited with friends for coffee. Good selection of cakes. Havent been before but am looking forward to returning The cheese soufflé looked amazing

During a week long break in the New Forest we visited the Potting Shed twice, first as a party of four and then as a party of six. One of the reasons for picking it was the good choice for vegetarians - and, on that...

Friendly atmosphere, polite helpful people working there, easy to park and an amazing menu and cake selection. We enjoyed their mini breakfast sat outside in sunshine yesterday, followed by great vegan ginger and pear cake and tea. Will definitely go back. Highly recommend if visiting...

This was our second visit and like our last visit we were NOT disappointed. We visited on probably the coldest day of the year so far but there was a wonderful warm welcome once inside. My husband said he didn't want too much to eat...

I went to The Potting Shed with a friend on Saturday morning for breakfast. We both ordered the full works and so pleased we did as it was absolutely delicious. It was beautifully cooked and presented. The staff were very polite and friendly and gave...

We live fairly locally and the Potting Shed has been on our list to visit for breakfast for a while. We had high hopes based on reviews and so thought we'd ring up and book a table and pop along for breakfast on a saturday....

Popped in for a breakfast after weekend staying at Flaxfield House (Goat Shed) they recommend this place. Only had small breakfast as lots of travelling to do. Lovely choice of menu and nice to be served tea in proper cups vintage China, loose leaf tea...

enjoyed a family lunch in the sunshine, good choices, helpful staff and a few plants to buy as well. Will definitely go back

Brilliant staff. Full English to die for. Recommend booking as it was very busy. Been for lunch couple times which had always been nice… can even get a glass of wine

We visited twice in the time we were there. The breakfasts were excellent. Fresh, tasty and good value. On our last day, we decided to visit again Ring early, books up quickly. Excellent food. Recommended

The Potting Shed is a gorgeous little café tucked away in a beautiful spot. The food is delicious (I'd particularly recommend the veggie breakfast) and reasonably priced. Our waitress was lovely (young, blonde haired lady - so sorry I didn't catch your name!) and service...

The food here is delicious and receives the attention that you might get at places that are much more expensive. The care they took over a pear and blue cheese salad, or a ploughman’s lunch is well beyond expectations. The food is so fresh and...

Visited this place twice during our stay in the local area. First time was coffee and the second time we enjoyed their full English breakfast. Lovely place with really friendly staff.

What a breakfast! Tasty and filling! Not the average English brekky, tasty, well sourced ingredients amd cooked well with extra subtle touches that made the difference. Honestly, one of the tastiest breakfast I have ever had! Service was great as well as the feel of...

A secret discovery off the beaten track. Great place, very nice surroundings...and some lovely plants for sale. Staff lovely..Will return.

As a family we cycled to this lovely team room from Sandy Balls Holiday Park. It's a pleasant cycle ride with not too many hills and the lanes are relatively traffic free. There is seating available inside and outside the Potting Shed. We sat in...

Just come home from have an evening of tapas and Tumbleweed at The Potting Shed. Great evening, good selection of amazing food and live entertainment to boot. Lovely friendly, happy safe atmosphere, very well done to Lydia, Lee and your team. Felt great to be...

Wonderful in every way, the food was delicious! I've never had a fish finger wrap before but OMG and the cakes were superb. A fine, friendly service, doggy friendly, the whole atmosphere was charming. I can't wait for my next visit, bring it on.

This was our second visit to this delightful little cafe., tucked away and yet popular.The waiting staff appeared happy pleased to have cutomers back.Coffees and lots of nice cakes avaialble . The coffees aere at nearly £3 a bit pricey, but perhaps the New Forest...

Only popped in for a can of something for my daughter. I don't think I have ever paid nearly £3 on one can (no table service, glass, ice, etc) before. £1.50 would have been sufficient mark up for takeaway. Exploitative.

We walked here for brunch and had the most delicious food and drink with gorgeous crockery. The mushrooms are to die for! It's such a nice setting and the staff are lovely. We'll definitely return.

Have visited here a couple of times over the last few months. One we time sat in the garden for coffee & cake and the second time inside for full breakfast. (In all honesty the inside felt in need of a bit of a deep...

Was staying locally and this place was highly recommended, well it didn’t disappoint. We had a lovely lunch. Burgers, cauliflower cheese and a sausage sandwich, everyone loved their food. There was also a children’s menu and wonderful looking cakes but we couldn’t squeeze one in....

Lovely to be outside with the family and the dog. Lovely food, excellent service and wonderful company. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!

Had a lovely lunch with my family this weekend, soooo delicious, highly recommend this cafe, will definitely be going back soon

I booked a table for two to treat my friend to a birthday as I had seen such great reviews and I was really looking forward to treating her. Unfortunately, we were both disappointed and I anticipated a much better experience, based on the great...

We visited the Potting Shed twice during our stay in the New Forest. Once was for breakfast and once for coffee and cake. Both can be highly recommended. The breakfast was lovely and tasty and filling. The coffee and cake cheered us up on a...

We aren't from the area but found this place on trip advisor and had a lovely lunch. Staff were very friendly and had adapted to the new table service requirement really well. Food was delicious, fresh and good portion sizes. Would highly recommend

Such a pretty little place, but didn’t get the opportunity to try the food. Queued for 20 mins to order breakfast, only to be told they were no longer serving breakfast. The menu states breakfast served until 12 noon and it was 11.50 (bearing in...

Popped in for lunch on a sunny September day. Lovely little cafe, pretty outside area and plenty of outside tables. I had budda bowl and friend had frittata, we were both so impressed. Lovely presentation of the dishes, delicious combination of flavours and very friendly...

I have been for both tapas Fridays and breakfast on a Sunday morning and the food both occasions was phenomenal! Its in such a perfect location across the road from large walking routes! Would definitely recommend!

Chose the Buddha Bowl based on another reviewer’s recommendation & it didn’t disappoint - fantastic flavours with a hunk of lovely fresh bread on the side. Others had the burger, which was a really thick piece of meat in a brioche bun & very tasty....

Popped in for coffee and cake. The staff is very attentive. Lovely setting and will be back. All cakes made on the premises.

We are local and having heard good things we decided to pop into the potting shed for a spot of lunch with the kids. I had a Buddha bowl, which was really fresh and light and the beetroot tortilla was exceptional. Really good balance of...

Every time we visit, whether it's for cake & coffee or lunch, the food is excellent and all the girls are so friendly and hard working. It really is a delight to visit, especially as we can take our little dog with us.

I didn’t actually look at the menu: I saw a mezze platter that someone else was eating and decided to have the same, but with halloumi fries as well. It was the most delicious meal I’ve had out since March and there was so much...

We live in the local area and have visited The Potting Shed a few times whilst it’s been under new management. The food is great! The service is friendly and efficient! The setting is wonderful! The vegetable garden makes a great area for the children...

Trip Advisor listing says closed until Dec 2020, but I went for lunch with a friend yesterday and it was lovely..... Great service, with excellent Covid measures. Outdoor and indoor seating. Varied lunch menu, very reasonably priced. We had the MOST delicious fish-finger wrap (with...

Gorgeous Cafe, Quality food. Friendly staff. Great Vegan option. Beautiful outdoor seating and plants. Highly recommend

Four of us came here for breakfast. There was a good choice on the menu and the staff were very attentive. Three of us had the mini full breakfast and everything was tasty and cooked to perfection. One of us had the scrambled egg and...

Contrary to previous review about the breakfast here I have to say I come here regularly for breakfast, often have poached eggs which always come out perfectly. Ive never had a bad breakfast here, everything tasty and well cooked. You're greeted with a smile, dogs...

We kept meaning to visit The Potting Shed since the change of ownership. An opportunity arose needing lunch between appointments last week. We had an excellent meal served quickly and it was very tasty. I would recommend a visit we will go back again.

Went here for breakfast due to reviews. Place was busy but found a table, staff were polite and efficient. The place was very clean. We did not wait long for food and both ordered the ‘full works’. The eggs were very snotty and not cooked...

Really pleased to see the new owners of The Potting shed have transformed the place and made it so lovely again. I have visited lots recently and not been disappointed. Excellent, delicious food with something for everyone on the menu. Lovely warm welcome and excellent...

Just had a fabulous breakfast in The Potting Shed. The food is amazing and the staff are friendly and polite. High recommend a visit there, you won't be disappointed.

Popped in here today for a coffee with my friend and our dogs half way through a very wet dog walk. So lovely to see it back to its absolute best under the new owners. Lovely warm welcome and it was buzzing.

A lovely, homely, charming and friendly find in the heart of the New Forest. Outwardly the Potting Shed has changed little since I first found it a couple of years ago. Step inside and EVERYTHING is different. I was disappointed in 2019 when I pulled...

Visited for the first time since new owners have taken over. What a difference to our last visit. Lovely helpful staff, friendly service, cafe has been tastefully redecorated throughout. Good menu choices. We only had tea and cake today which were perfect and I will...

Our lunch was home cooked food well prepared and well presented. Speedy service and served with care. We enjoyed it very much and will be returning to sample the selection of cakes along with afternoon tea very soon.

Great place in a great location. One of the best cooked breakfasts we’ve ever had. Tea in a proper teapot with china cups and saucers. Not a tea bag in sight. Staff lovely. Toilets clean. We will definitely be back.

The newly re opened Potting Shed hosted my work’s Christmas lunch. There were 17 of us and we enjoyed a superb lunch. The food was delicious and as a vegetarian I was delighted that the vegetarian options were incredibly tasty. My clients are still raving...

‘I’ve eaten a lot of cooked breakfasts and consider myself an expert and this one is up there’ quote from a member of my family who had breakfast with us this morning

Had a lovely very hot decaf coffee with my dad and wow the place looks different !!! Lovely atmosphear, christmas music and decor, friendly happy staff! Will visit again soon!

New owners have gone to a lot of trouble to enhance facilities and outside space. It is very warm and welcoming. Staff smart and very friendly. Lunch menu good with interesting healthy options. Coffee great and so too homemade cakes. Dog friendly. A real asset...

Lee and Lydia very kindly let us do an early Christmas lunch as work commitments meant this was the only day. They had very beautifully decorated our table, which was such a sweet thing to do, even if other people were looking at us strange...