The Tea Cosy in Test Valley

The cafe is hidden away behind a car sales site. Its worth persevering as it is a hidden gem with great tea/coffee and a fantastic range of cakes.

We were 8 cyclists who arrived on spec and had a very friendly welcome. We chose to sit outside in the sun and enjoyed excellent food and coffees. This place is quite small and at busy times I suspect that it would be advisable to book.

We love this little gem of a cafe. It is tucked away behind a car garage, but take the time to seek it out! It’s quirky and cosy. The stand out things to visit for are the amazing cakes. They change daily and are delicious. We know they do themed tea parties. Also, people reserve their favourite cakes in advance so it must be good! Lovely, friendly staff.

Booked afternoon tea for 4 people and it didn’t disappoint. Sandwiches were well filled and fresh and scones were huge. So full up we had to take our cake with us on leaving. Ambience was very ‘cosy’ and staff very attentive. Would highly recommend.

Great little spot for a stop off. The cakes were delicious with lots of choice and excellent coffee. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming would highly recommend.

A really unfriendly welcome that left us all wondering if our money wasn’t good enough and our custom unappreciated. From the minute we arrived we were told they were fully booked and we’d have to site outside. We arrive approx 10.45am and told the first booking was 11. Then the staff offered us a table but just kept moaning about our legs being in the walkway even though we’d move a table back to the wall. Just moan moan moan!! A quick coffee and cake and wanted to get out of there still leaving the place empty inside and not one table being used. Just completely unaccommodating or welcoming. I could understand why if it was busy but honestly not one other customer inside!! This cycling club will not be coming back to where our custom is not appreciated

Popped in for coffee and cake with 6 other cyclists. Despite being empty we were told to sit outside or at the small low table opposite the toilets. Very brusque (borderline unpleasant) manner from the blonde staff member. When we left 45 minutes later all other tables were still empty. I had the same exact same experience last month when cycling alone. Completely empty but only allowed to sit on the sofa. With all the cycle friendly cafes around, the tea cosy has been dropped from my list of coffee stop venues.

£5 is quite expensive for a slice of cake but never mind, i dont understand how a cake can be made the day before and be so dry? so disappointed. dry cake twice now. don't recommend

A lovely place but not for the coffee connoisseur. My flat white was a 12oz cup filled to the top with hot untexturised milk. When challenged I was told that’s how we make it. I assume this is down to poor training and a lack of understanding of coffee so not necessarily the fault of the staff. I’m sure the tea is amazing but wont be back for a coffee.

Although this cafe has apparently been here for a while, I only spotted it a couple of weeks ago. Happy to find an independent coffee shop within walking distance, my partner and I popped in on Saturday 7th October for brunch. We were greeted with a brusque "Have you got a booking, because we're really busy and have lots of bookings coming in". I was quite surprised as there was only 1 other couple in sight. We were told that, if we ate quickly, we could be seated but had to leave in an hour. Other than the attitude, leaving in an hour suited us as it was just brunch, and fair enough, we hadn't booked. Another couple walked in while we were looking at the menu and were met with the same brusqueness. They also wanted brunch but elected to just have coffee because they didn't want to have to rush their meal. Our sandwiches and coffee was great. Afterwards, we thought we would share a slice of cake. The employee trying to take my order for a glass of water and a slice of Coffee & Walnut cake was interrupted by the same blonde lady who had greeted us because she said we had run out of time. I replied that I thought we still had 10 - 15 minutes but to leave the order for the slice of cake. We finished off our coffee and then took a walk around the fabulous gift shop next door. On return to our car, I peeped in. Our table was still empty as were most of the other tables still. I couldn't help wondering where all the bookings were.

I would NOT Recommend this place for Afternoon Tea it was so expensive they were nearly 1hr late and basically got nothing for the money paid. I booked for 5 people you got 3 tiny triangle sandwiches each of which you could just pop in your mouth so so small one scone each,one packet of crisps to share then one cake that was all you got I paid £25 deposit then £96 which my daughters paid as it was a birthday treat it's the worse Afternoon Tea I have ever had and I have had a lot

Nice scrambled egg and bacon. We arrived at 10.45am to an empty restaurant and were immediately asked if we had booked, (which we had not). Not particularly friendly welcome, my wife’s first visit out after illness. We have been here before, and enjoyed it, so some disappointment. We are fairly local so will try again sometime. Plenty of spare tables all the time we were there.

Place looking tired…tables need a wipe, all menus on table dirty, bread on sandwich dry. Cake slices getting thinner? What a shame! Avoid.

What a find today! We didn’t expect to find this gem tucked away in the north of the village. The staff were friendly. The selection of sandwiches, paninis and cakes were many! We sat in the garden as it was sunny and it was very pleasant. Our food came out very quickly and plentiful on the plate. Thank you for looking after us and making our day extra special!

We came across this little place whilst trying to find somewhere to have coffee. We had visited Sandham memorial chapel to view the Sir Stanley Spencer paintings. The lack of coffee shops / cafe was quite evident until we came across this fabulous place. Although very busy and booked tables they said we could have a table for one hour. This was perfect as we only wanted tea and coffee. On seeing the delicious cakes and scones we decided to go for the scones. They were probably the best scones I have tasted. The drinks arrived and to our amazement the tea was loose leaf and served in a great little pot with strainer . The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. All the food that came out of the kitchen looked delicious. They had tables in the garden too and we will definitely be visiting again now we know where it is. Parking can be a little tricky at times I should imagine.

Best Afternoon Tea! Themed to Alice in Wonderland, all delicious home cooked fresh food. Staff couldn't be more helpful, lovely cafe. My mum thought the delicious scones were the best she's had in her life! Wish we lived nearer to visit often.

A little bit tucked away, but worth seeking out, a lovely little Tea shop. Both indoor and outside seating. Cakes to die for!

The food we had was lovely. However, the first 3 things we choose were not available. There was also a number of drinks on the menu not available. It would be helpful to know in advance what was not available.

They are great, lovely food and perfect setting to enjoy a morning. Thank you. I was able to enjoy time with my son.

Lovely people and gorgeous victoria sponge and not a bad cuppa either! Enjoyed being able to take the dog with me because of their outdoor space.

Lovely little cafe carefully hidden from the road. Friendly staff, lovely food, amazing cakes!! 😊 The finishing touches of Alice in Wonderland and other magical sights are great. You must visit the bathroom... just for the wallpaper! Will certainly return next time I’m visiting the...

Visited on 25 September with my cycling group. Space for bike storage next to outdoor seating. Welcomed to the café by staff who brought out menus for us. The café itself is ornately decorated and feels very homely. The cake choice was great and tasted...

Welcoming friendly cafe with lovely staff. Chocolate mint cake was superb so was the Victoria Sponge. All on one level. Accessible toilet with lovely fish wallpaper. Indoor and outdoor seating. A must visit.

We visited for the Beauty & The Beast Afternoon tea and in all honestly, we were left a little disappointed. The tea costs £20 per person and you get one round of sandwiches each cut into eighths which were filled with very basic fillings -...

This was such a lovely tearoom, a great atmosphere staff were friendly and bubbly and the food was AMAZING and such great prices! I have visited many times, and the tea cosy never fails to astound me. i think the most superb part of the...

Great service nice bacon sandwich Breakfast generous size, very good help all round.i will return again very good value.

Lovely place, nice coffee, unbelievable cakes and great indoor / outdoor space. Staff are very friendly and the service is excellent.

Only stopped for milkshakes. They were wow. All on one level. Accessible toilet. Very clean, excellent covid arrangements. Difficult parking. Please be patient its well worth it.

So travelling home from Dorchester, My wife, dog Alan, and i just wanted somewhere to have some kind of Tea and Cake. We were near Andover and put "Tea Room" into Uncle Google and this place was one of the choices. Don't be put off...

Absolutely lovely! Cake was so yummy, very quirky cosy little place to have lunch, afternoon tea or tea and cake for a catch up! Staff are friendly too!

Although is a bit out of town is definitely worth a visit. The cakes are amazing, the decor is very cute and the staff is very friendly!

It's in a car park. The interior is done nicely. Cakes are lovely but unfortunately come to the table on dirty plates and cutlery. Asked for a new fork and glass as the glass that had my coke in was dirty. The young girl poured...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. All of the cakes are amazing. My favorites are the chocolate box and mocha cakes. The Victoria sandwich is also amazing. You can also get lovely light lunches (salads, panini's, sandwiches, soups etc). It can be very busy so book...

A lovely welcoming place . Closed Monday and Tuesday. Food excellent. Chocolate milkshakes superb. All on one level. Toilet accessible. Prices sensible.

Stopped for Brunch.Wonderful paninis,the brie and bacon was divine.Lovely selection of Home made cakes ,good selection of drinks excellent service. Recommended.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wheelchair accessible. All on one level. Apple and Blackberry cake is sensational. Savouries too. Staff welcoming. Wow place.

I needed somewhere to kill an hour before some training, and this venue came to the rescue. What a find! Lots of effort is put in to providing a unique experience. If you are looking to explore the area and need somewhere to pop in to for a fill up, or indeed somewhere for a event with friends with a twist, this is your place. Thank you for making what was planned as a brief stop, memorable.

Our visit was a birthday celebration afternoon tea. Wow possibly the best tea we have ever had The boss Jenny and her staff were forever attentive nothing was to much trouble. The sandwiches and the scones were excellent and the large piece of homemade cake to finish off well what can I say!! With endless pots of tea as well this place is well worth a visit. Well done the tea cosy we will be back Thank you

Have fallen in love with this place - not only is the cake selection amazing but the tea is served in lovely little tea cups with the beat tea pot coseys which adds something extra special to a cuppa. Not pretentious like some tea rooms just effortlessly awesome! Xx

I’ve read reviews of this little place before so was looking forward to my visit. However, there was a rather smoky smell of food cooking and the ginger cake was extremely sweet and solid. My friend had lemon and blueberry which was on the soggy side. There were no scones or cream for the coffee. The worst bit was getting out of the very tiny and awkward car park at the back. It required a friend to help me manoeuvre out which was quite challenging. Sorry Tea Cosy!

Saw it on Facebook and decided to pop in. Thought we were at the wrong place as we approached. It's behind a car sales place so don't be confused!

Once again we had a fantastic visit at the tea cosy. The staff are fantastic and make me feel at ease when my son gets bored. The service is fantastic and of course the cake is just too good you have to take an extra slice home.

I have been here multiple times and the cakes live up to their amazing expectations. The place is always clean and tidy and it has a very nice feel about the place. Will definitely be returning !!

I booked for my 6 year old to have a beauty and the beast theamed birthday party. Fabulous...food and service was amazing and the surprise visit from Belle made the party!!My daughter and her friends Absolutely loved it.Thankyou to all the staff!

A wonderful afternoon with delicious sandwiches, hot scones and amazing cakes in a lovely setting. Excellent helpful and friendly staff and very reasonably priced. Will be recommending to everyone I know and can’t wait to go back. Make sure you don’t eat before you go as you won’t be left hungry.

It was our 1st visit to The Tea Cosy today and it didn’t disappoint. Living in Basingstoke, we decided to venture out to somewhere new. We arrived at 9:30am for breakfast and had a freshly cooked and prepared Bacon and Brie baguette with coffee. Both come highly recommended!

My wife and I visited on a Wednesday afternoon, very busy. Allyson had a pot of tea, I had an Americano, both great tasting. Our brie and grape sandwich and tuna melt Panini were delicious. Good prices and very friendly staff. A nice afternoon.

My friend and I went here for tea cake and a good catch up.

Visited for the first time. Nice little place with friendly staff. Plenty of yummy looking cakes. The gin horse box looks like a great addition too. Only downside is very limited parking if busy. Looking forward to going back soon.

After hearing so many Good Reviews from fellow cyclists in My Club, I decided to join them for Cake, Wow I wasn’t disappointed, a really welcoming Atmosphere, Lovely Friendly Staff...Cake, Omg so many choices, I chose the Carrot Cake...Best I’ve eaten...Well worth the 45 mile round trip...Thanks Guys

Coming back from our holiday in Devon and in need of a cup of tea or coffee we happened upon the Tea Cosy.What a delightful surprise.Set back from the road and behind a garage forcourt lies this wonderfully English tea room.A well mannered waitress informed us of the wares on offer,we were seated and served quickly,a huge slice of Victoria sponge,probably the best I have ever eaten accompanied by a nice cappuccino,a wonderful hot chocolate with marshmallows,a delicious slice of ginger cake and a latte,a slice of mocha cake and another coffee the family was very happy and replenished.We carried on our journey .Don't miss it.

We were very excited to indulge some of your amazing cakes as had been recommended to me by many family friends who have young children, I came in on Saturday the 7th and was disgusted by the rude Manor of the ignorant staff. We felt uncomfortable and as if we weren’t welcome and this was also shown by the half hearted, slow service and lack of attention to us as paying customers. Finally on arrival as no spaces out front (not a fault of yours) we parked round the back and saw the staff smoking which there continued to do throughout our visit , my children saw the cigarettes left on the work tops which isn’t the influence I want around my children. Will not be returning

It is a lovely place where you can go and have your lunch or an homemade cake which by the way are delicios. I have been there mostly on Sun afternoon and the only thing i didn't like is that the staff was so much in a rush to finish their duties and while the room was busy with clients, they started sweeping the floor, cleaning the tables, bleaching the toilets. My friend was touched on her leg with the sweep stick while having her cake. It didnt happened once...

Looking for places to take my aged mother, I researched the local tea rooms and in the course of just over a week, we have visited six of the most highly rated around Andover. Of the six, this one is easily the best. The location is far from ideal, but they've clearly worked hard to build a tea room that lives up to it's name - cosy. The staff are uniformly friendly and pleased see you (unlike some many of the others we visited) and although all we had was a couple of hot drinks and teacakes, they were a step up from the competition. Definitely worth a detour. P.S. I drove straight past them on my first attempt to find them. They are hidden behind the car sales garage.

What a lovely place! Took our dog Doodles who thoroughly enjoyed being fed doggy ice cream by one of the staff Very dog friendly, we sat in the garden for two hours just taking in the peace and quiet. Lovely food, great tea (don't forget to use the tea strainer) and very friendly staff taking time for a chat. Bit of a drive from Basingstoke but well worth it, will visit again soon.

Love this place always good serve and good food. Love the tea costs too. Never a bad visit. The cakes are to die for

Very warm welcome and tea to die for! The roads say closed from Whitchurch but they are not - beware!

Does what it says on the tin! Didn’t try the cake but it looked incredible. It’s a little out of the way, but that’s part of the charm.

A friend and I planned our visit to The Tea Cosy as a refreshment stop mid 16 mile walk via the Test and Brenda Parker Way.

We regularly go to Exmouth for shopping etc. and are always looking for somewhere new to have lunch. We recently found this relatively new cafe and found the food and service to be excellent with a very friendly atmosphere. We will definitely go there again and thoroughly recommend it.

Visited this week with my daughter and friend, had a wonderful tea and staff are lovely, would definitely recommend and cant wait to visit again.

Cute name, quirky vibe and nice atmosphere.

Visited with friends just before Christmas. We had booked for afternoon tea and had this at lunchtime which worked very well. We had assorted sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and then took home our allowance of cake from the cabinet selection. All good. Will be visiting again. My birthday cake came from The Tea Cosy which was a great surprise.

We had a lovely but very cold Saturday afternoon walk with the plan to go to the tea cosy afterwards for hot chocolate and cake for a little family treat. We were so disappointed to arrive and find at least 3 tables empty but reserved. There was no where else to sit and even when another customer said she was just leaving we were told we could not have the table, it too was reserved. We won’t bother stopping there again but will head to somewhere more likely to be able to accommodate passing trade. We were all very disappointed.

When the leader of our walking group led us amongst the cars here towards the end of our walk, I...

Well what can I say? .. don't want to write a glowing report but too many others may find it....

First impressions were great. A pretty little café tucked away. It was busy and we were told there would be...

Soooo many delicious cakes it was hard to pick, in the end I went for the chocolate cake with Guylian...

We have just spent a wonderful afternoon at the Tea Cosy for my daughter’s baby Shower. The food was delicious...

We enjoyed an assortment of sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and then a slice of cake. Unlimited tea served...

A hidden gem in Hurstbourne that has some of the tastiest cakes I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Very...

lovely place to have a cup of tea or coffee and absolutely delicious cakes or buns or cream tea with scones.

Lovely little cafe, AMAZING cakes (especially the weekly Friday one) perfect spot for lunch with family or friends. Very relaxed and cosy, great service and good selection of sandwiches / paninis etc. and hot and cold drinks. Kids menu also. Love it here, perfect pick me up. Quite a small place so would recommend to book a table (especially on a Friday) have visited many times!

He visitado un par de veces cuando en un paseo en bicicleta. Personal encantador y fantástico pastel. Una parada ideal para los ciclistas, con un montón de espacio para el parque de bicicletas de forma segura. Altamente recomendado

Buena selección de sandwiches. Bollo fue un poco decepcionante. Muy plana! Pero usted podría elegir un trozo de pastel de la pantalla. Buena selección y muy sabroso. Buena selección de té. En £15 cada uno era un poco caro para lo que te daban. Normalmente en un té de la tarde tienes una selección de pequeños pasteles no una rebanada grande. Habría preferido una selección.

Visitamos con amigos y bebés recientemente por primera vez. Lugar es pequeño y acogedor, así que mejor reservar para garantizar una mesa.

Nuestro grupo ciclismo Paramos aquí para tomar café y tarta. "estamos demasiado ocupados para rellenar sus botellas de agua", fue la respuesta a una petición de un poco de agua. No ocupado £6 conmigo para café y tarta! Deficiente servicio al cliente!

Was meeting with a friend not seen for over 10 years to meet there Only to find it was closed Was not aware that it was closed Monday and Tuesday Please make sure before you travel to check that it is open

We descended on this small cafe from literally north, south, east and west. I admit I have a predisposition to getting lost these days (I blame Anno Domini) so I phoned up for directions when I was within a few miles. The person I spoke to told me they were ON the A34. I queried this as the A34 is a road I know quite well so she went away and then came back and confirmed they were definitely ON the A34. This resulted in my driving round in circles for nearly an hour until someone pointed me in the right direction.A small thing you might think but as the purpose of the meet up was to celebrate my daughter's birthday I found it upsetting to be late, indeed the last to arrive. Please don't give instructions if you don't actually know how to do so.So I admit my visit did not start off the best way BUT whilst the staff were excellent the food fell short.Two of us had tomato soup which was first rate but we were all itching to get to the cakes which were the attraction for us.I ordered a slice of Lemon cake which I am not convinced ever saw a lemon. It was of good texture but no flavour at all.The birthday girl had the Rocky road which she left half of.It was hugely disappointing to find that there are NO fresh cream cakes even tho eg the Victoria sandwich LOOKED like it had fresh cream in it. \I'm just glad I thought to ask before ordering.I have to say I would not revisit as for me, the main attraction was the cakes and I feel they fell short. Nothing particularly 'wrong', just very average in quality.Very sad when the staff are excellent.

Fabulous afternoon tea. Sandwiches of cheese, ham, egg and tuna were lovely. Fruit scones delicious with jam and clotted cream. Also a slice of cake from a super range and unlimited tea. All so good and for £12 per head. Will definitely return.

Note to self - check map loacations before driving almost an hour for a cup of tea! OK, so that is my fault but despite the long drive (and some of it is really pretty) I could not find any reason not to love this place. I do wish it was as close as I thought! Note to all - Pay attention to directions, this is behind Londis and car lot, we drove past twice - maybe a small board outside would help - but I do know this is often a problem as people get upset with wee signs. But I digress, this really is a brilliant find. You know tnat 'OH DEAR' feeling when you arrive after a long trip, cannot find the location and then you feel it might go down hill even more, well forget that!Walking into this delightful place you can feel the happiness of the place. Some great local crafts lead you to the comfortable seating and I spied a garden as well. Great choice of light bites and daily specials board should cover most expectations.Note 2 - Leave room for Cake! or make sure to get takeaway slice. I have seen the pictures on website, and the cakes looked wonderful, but dissappointment can follow expectations! Well NO not here! Cakes? They are like small mountains of delight. No wonder several tables had been pre-booked (Tip - they give the time it is reserved for so you know if you have time to use the table - THANKS ladies - I never understand why more places do not do this).We ordered boiled eggs and soldiers and a bacon sandwich, the ladies checked it woiuld be OK as there would be a small wait as all cooked to order (thanks again - I would rather be told there is a wait than sit in frustration) as it was it was not that long in coming and both orders delightful. Eggs with hot buttered toast and a beautiful well cooked bacon sandwich. I could find no fault with either. So on to cake - No we did not have while there, but two more than generous slices of Friday Cake (and creme egg!) wait my attention. Ladies, everything about your establishment is a delight, the people, the food, the cakes and the service! All top notch, I just wish it was not over an hour to reach you!

A treasure which we found by chance after walking to Faccombe! Very cute decor and fantastic food. Lovely homemade cakes, cute cups and plates. Will definitely re visit. Quite busy best to book.

Was really nice, well presented and both myself, wife and kids loved what we got. Nice things for sale in there.

Visited today with 3 friends during a cycling trip and to say it was well worth the effort is an understatement! We had a variety of paininis, cheese with beans on toast and some of the excellent tasty cake, washed down with tea (served in a pot with a delightful cosy), coffee and cokes.The 3 ladies who were working were very friendly and very welcoming!All in all a fantastic place with fantastic food and fantastic staff. We will return

This tea room was recommended by a friend of mine and originally visited on a return cycle ride to Portsmouth (from Devizes) last year. On our first visit, the owner let us in (we were there a few minutes before the opening time), made us very welcome and we had a superb bacon sandwich. With this in mind, I cycled there last Saturday with about 50 miles in my legs, hoping for the same welcome as experienced before but was to be disappointed. Some general information first for those arriving by bike. Firstly, do not cross the used car forecourt in front of the tea room. The owner has had cyclists accidentally mark cars on their way to/from the tea room and is understandably narked at cyclists using the forecourt to get to the cafe. Secondly, the cafe is quite popular with familes and cycling groups and not that big so if you are turning up at lunchtime you may have to share a large table with strangers (as I did), wait to be seated or find somwhere else. With respect to the food and service, I was initially given the wrong change in addition to (I think) being charged £1 for a glass of tap water (2/3 full) and it seemed the girl on the counter could not work the till or give me the right change despite this being displayed on the till. When my food arrived, there was a generous portion of scrambled egg & bacon but there were superfluous bits of cheese stuck to the sandwich but by that time I had given up. I can understand the challenges with being popular but not the poor service. Perhaps I was just unlucky this time.

My partner has been here before, but for me this was my first time! I didn't know what to expect being a Tea Cosy virgin but had read some fabulous reviews on here and Facebook which had whetted my appetite somewhat.The Tea Cosy is a small tea rooms with a very homely yet shabby chic vibe. A lovely selection of crafts available to purchase as well as the food, drink and afternoon tea experiences on offer.We got there just after midday and for a small place they were quite busy and a couple of tables had been reserved. We were asked to sit at a large table and to be joined by other people to make a shared table, which we didn't mind as it made it more of a social experience.The large latte was hot and served in a tall glass rather than a mug. The heat of the coffee did mean I had to use my napkin to pick up my drink, which I didn't mind, but in hindsight would probably have preferred a proper handled mug.The Tea Cosy is apparently imfamous for it's cake. They seem to have a special cake most Fridays (which unfortunately had already sold out when we got there) my partner had mint chocolate cake and I had the last slice of mocha cake. The cake is fantastic, very very rich and sickly (just how cake should be)Overall I enjoyed my first visit and I'm sure will be in again, I however will make sure to book a table and look to try the savoury side of the menu.

Very pretty tea room, and our expectations were high due to the price. We ordered one ham and one cheese ploughmans, which were disappointing. There was a handful of leaves from a bag, a very small amount of tomato and cucumber, very little cheese, a slice of ham from a packet, and although the slice of bread was nice and fresh, it was not what you expect with a ploughmans, and the butter couldn't have been spread any thinner. In addition there was the usual pickles and chutney, which were ok. We didn't feel the price justified the quality of the meal. We have enjoyed very good ploughmans lunches elsewhere for the same price or less.We have to say, though, that they served a really good hot pot of tea.

We have just been for afternoon tea, thanks to a birthday present Voucher at the Tea Cosy. I rang a couple of days before to book a table, and on arrival found the table reserved and laid up with bone china plates, cups and saucers and pretty napkins. A very welcoming sight. The tea itself was delicious - assorted dainty and very fresh sandwiches, huge scones with jam and clotted cream - which were consumed at a very leisurely pace. I went to pay with my Voucher, only to discover we hadn't finished! There was still a choice of homemade cakes. We were too full to manage them, so our choices were wrapped up for us to take home. A real feast and great find. Thanks girls!

My cycling group regularly go here on a Sunday. The food and the coffee are excellent,Personally I love to sit on the sofas and just listen to the chat. I just hope more people find this place and enjoy it.

Lovely friendly little place - deceptively spacious with delightful gift area and....the cakes. WOW. I need say no more really!!

Tucked behind the garage and Londis is a really lovely tea shop that takes you back to a bygone era.Lovely choice of teas and freshly baked cakes that are sufficiently sized to share. I opted for the carrot cake that was deliciously moist.As hard as it was to find it was quite busy.Thoroughly recommended and I will be back again.

We passed by the Tea Cosy on Sunday as we arrived early for a christening round the corner. We didn't order food just a tea, coffee and juice for the children but the staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The tea shop was clean and quirky and had a lovely mix of people. I had earl grey with tea leaves and a little knitted tea cosy with my pot. I wish we had time to have stayed a little longer for cake. The prices were very reasonable for food too!It's a fab place and I won't be passing without stopping in their for tea again.

Well, what can I say. Three of us popped in for a drink, great selection of teas and coffees, and an outstanding display of cakes. The sort of cakes that could make a grown man have a full tantrum if he was told he couldn't have one. We all opted for the chocolate cake, without doubt, this was the best chocolate cake I have ever tasted, and I've had more than 2 as my slim boy like figure which has been in hiding for many years now will show. The service was very friendly and a great atmosphere inside. It will be a regular treat, totally recommend a visit.

Visited after a recommendation on FB. Generous portions of cake and good choice of teas and coffees. Milkshakes for the children went down well!It's located at the back of a petrol station so if you didn't know it was there it could be easily missed. I think we will definitely be returning in the near future.

Always a pleasure to visit the tea cosy,friendly quaint tearooms I had a yummy bacon sandwich and a lovely fresh piece of cake.In my opinion the best place to go in Andover and surrounding areas for a nice lunch or coffee/tea and cake.

Fantastic cakes (so moist!) and a pot of leaf (not bags) tea, served in dainty crockery. We sat outside on a very hot day - not the most wonderful view in the world (it's located behind a garage just outside the village) but the cake and tea make up for that. We would certainly return.

Having ordered 2 coffees and hot scones it took 15 minutes to deliver the coffees and another 5 minutes to deliver the scones which were virtually cold. the cafe was nearly empty so not a case of being busy.We walked out in disgust explaining the reason, An expensive mistake, we won't be going there again.

What a lovely facility in such a rural location? The locals are very lucky to have this vintage tea shop as part of their community. There is also a small stock of gifts to browse. Love the decor and the pretty bunting and it's great to have outdoor seating to the side of the building. There is an all day breakfast on offer, a lunch menu and a wide variety of delicious cakes throughout the day. During my visits I've tried the moist ginger cake, a huge chunk of Twix cake and the blueberry & raspberry drizzle cake (my favourite so far). The cake menu varies from week to week so there is always a new surprise. Portions are very generous and are served with a friendly smile. All sorts of loose leaf teas are available, served by the pot with lovingly home spun tea cosies in a variety of designs. China tea cups and plates complete the scene. Staff also obligingly made me an espresso macchiato even though it is not specifically listed on the menu. I agree with a previous reviewer about the yummy bacon sandwiches made with delicious thick cut smoked bacon and soft, fresh bread. I haven't visited with children but I've observed that it appears to be very child-friendly. It's a great space for chatting with friends over a leisurely cuppa and a few treats plus great value too.

On each of our visits it has always been for a bacon sandwich and cup of tea and I can honestly say, in all of my travels, these are the best ever. Lovely thick crispy bacon, plenty of it too. Keep meaning to try the cakes which look delicious but never get around to it. Have no hesitation in recommending. Yes, it's tucked away but then again that makes it that little bit special too.

Have been there several times and always made to feel very welcome. Choice of cakes is fantastic and great coffee