The Sandwich Shop in Winchester

I don’t normally write reviews, however I feel the need to share this really shocking experience I had here today. During the Watercress Festival on a particularly hot and crowded day. As someone in the third trimester of pregnancy, I was struggling with the heat and standing for long periods. I saw an available table outside the shop (with several others still free) and sat down for just a couple of minutes to catch my breath and recover. A woman who appeared to be a staff member approached me and, rather abruptly, told me the seating was for paying customers only and that I needed to get up. I stood up straight away and politely explained that I was pregnant and just needed a brief rest, but her response was, “We all have problems – these are my chairs for my customers.” Wow. Wow. I completely understand that businesses have policies about seating, and I would never take a space from a paying customer! Especially since there was an available empty table next to me at the time. What upset me most wasn’t being asked to move, but the lack of kindness and understanding in the way it was handled. Even bystanders looked shocked… let’s say the people I was with was not happy! Sadly, I left feeling rather angry and upset. This experience will stuck with me, and I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable supporting a business that treats people this way. Basic manners is all this situation needed. In the future, please treat people how you would like to be treated! X

I was saddened to have experienced a beautiful day whilst with my family and my daughter being pregnant and needed to sit a rest for a minute to catch her breath with the heat aswell I found a table in amongst the hetic atmosphere of the beautiful festival a rather rude lady that worked at the shop said to move as paying customers have these seats, shocked at her manor as we could of been deciding to order we stood up to leave straight away and nasty comment made of how “we all have problems” muttered even other customers heard. Very rude and my family were shocked from someone who’s manors were awful Mandy

On a cold February we called in to Arlesford after visiting The Grange. We thought that we just wanted a sandwich but were tempted by the 6oz cheese burgers at only £6.00. They proved to be the largest burgers we have ever had and were supplied by the local butcher. They were well cooked and tasty, the service was excellent, the ladies were chatting to everyone who came in and obviously have a great local trade. At £16 for two burgers and two teas we thought it great value. We’d definitely come again.

My 16 year old son and I enjoyed lovely freshly made sandwiches, cup of tea and conversation with Sarah. We'll go back the next time we visit Alresford.

Had a fantastic breakfast baguette and a couple of cups of very nice coffee for £11, this is what you call value for money. Cannot grumble at that. Very friendly staff and patrons. Thankyou

Always a visit to see Sarah in the sandwich shop. Always a smile, brilliant service always 👏 the food is fantastic. I've been through most the menu but my fav is a bacon and halloumi with cranberry in a panini with a perfect coffee ☕️ 😋 if you're in Alresford and feeling peckish, this is the place for you.

Everything is lovely and freshly made. I ordered a cake and it was a lovely homemade cake

The best place in Alresford!!!! Breakfast, chilli jackets, home-baked cakes, sandwiches, paninis, baguettes, baps.....Loads to choose from and always 5 star!!!

Quality service and food with a smile. I have a large breakfast which is hot and delicious.

Superb food and service. Really good value and can't fault the jacket potato with tuna. It was delicious. Will definitely be back! Thank you

No jacket spuds what kind of cafe are u u make eough to last the day surely not very happy at all make enough next time

We put in a large sandwich order for the wake following a funeral. They even offered to deliver. Really good quality with plenty of filling. Excellent service and loads of positive comments on how nice they were. Thanks very much for an excellent service.

Called in with the family for coffee and cake, Lovely place great service, very friendly and efficient loved it will call in again for breakfast. Many thanks.

Egg and bacon baguette all day long, yummy x

Very nice indeed. Great sandwiches.

This is a small sandwich shop/cafe at the beginning of the main shopping street in Alresford. I had a cooked breakfast and drink which was a very reasonable £7. Everything was good quality and cooked to order. Friendly service, seats indoors and outside. Fairly basic menu but I would certainly come here again.

Lovely little café Sarah the owner is a little gem always happy to greet people her home made cakes are awesome

Lovely little shop. Baguettes and sandwiches are made fresh. Really tasty fillings

Fantastic place, friendly vibe and great sandwiches and paninis. The chocolate brownies are to die for.

Pulled pork and BBQ sauce bap was great today, would definitely recommend! Good to see a small local business busy

Great little cafe, staff were 10/10 I ordered a sausage and egg bap with mayo cheese....and sweetcorn Although there were pondering eyes at whether sweetcorn was a smart idea, I can confirm sweetcorn is a must with your breakfast sandwiches 👍

Lovely breakfast .Best buy in Alresford.

Always good and very good full English

Nice ladies there, almost didnt charge me by mistake! Panini was alright, cheese could have been melted a touch more but I enjoyed it.

A good place for a cuppa and a slice of cake. Lovely staff with a good sense of humour.

Always great service and wholesome, affordable food

Amazing food! Amazing customer service! The perfect sandwich shop!

A fantastic breakfast that fills and warms on a cold day

A great little place with friendly staff and good food.

I'm a regular here for tea, coffee and sometimes a cooked breakfast. Good variety for the size of the place and the food is always good too.

Lovely food, great breakfast. Lovely staff

Lovely English Breakfast, felt at home.