The Tinker's Granddaughter in New Forest

We'd heard about The Tinker's Granddaughter through a friend and so decided to try it out for ourselves and booked the Sunday Roast Club - we were not disappointed! The service was friendly and welcoming and the food was incredible. It was our first time trying Juicy Marbles steaks and I have to say, they were the best meat substitute I've ever had. The only downside was that the room was quite crammed. We ordered first and by the time our food was served, people were still queuing right behind us to order theirs - which I understand is unavoidable but did hinder the experience a bit. I also treated myself to a tiramisu to take away, which again was the best plant based tiramisu I've had. We loved the experience so much that we've already booked again for June!

Attracted by the name, this is a small plant-based food cafe on the high street, served v tasty coffee and b+b pud, they only serve pea based milk which looks grey and creamy but didn’t affect the taste of the tea. Overall v good.

The most amazing vegan food (and I'm a meat eater!). The mixed salad plate was amazing, really innovative combinations which complemented each other well. The pumpkin seed brittle was divine with the beetroot carapacio. I live over an hour away but can't wait to visit again! Even the vegan feta cheese tasted good (I haven't been convinced by previous vegan cheeses I've tried!).

Visiting for the week, got recommended by a postwoman Came in and wasn't disappointed, such a lovely range, super friendly staff, delicious sandwich and cake This is enough of a reason to come back to Lymington 🥰

What a great find in Lymington! Amongst a lot of chain coffee shops, this beautiful independent serves up fresh homemade food, cakes, great coffee and even greater wine! I’m vegan, but the rest of my family aren’t. The kids can be fussy, but we found them something and they were happy. All the food was super tasty. Epic kombucha selection and that tiramisu is a game changer! Lovely shop full of interesting goodies and quality vegan cheeses. Friendly staff and cool vibe. Can’t wait to return!

Really delicious food and quick friendly service. Def recommend and will come back again. Brilliant!

DAIRYFREE!!!! What a fantastic place if you have to eat dairy free or gluten free ! I had TIRAMISU for the first time since having to go dairy free over 20 years ago !!! OMG insane .. absolutely off the scale delicious !! Highly recommend! I had mozzarella sandwich - which is a complete meal! So fresh and tasty - loved it! My friend had the meatballs which was hot choice for the day and said the flavours were amazing! Overall fab experience- great location, vibe , staff and choice of music !!

Lovely coffee and the best vegan sausage rolls we have tasted. So good I went back for a second one! Husband had banana toast with banana butter which he described as lush. Bought some vegan pate to take away

I’ve been meaning to go in here for ages and finally had some time to pop in - so glad I did! The staff are lovely and very knowledgeable about their products … I had a cup of (plant based milk) latte which was so creamy and delicious - and a piece of one of the most delicious banana bread I’ve ever had! Topped with espresso butter… such a treat! Highly recommend

What a cute little find in Lymington high street. Good location, nice quaint space, and lovely smiley service. The food is all plant based and absolutely delicious. The salads are a must, full of freshness and flavour. The BLT was so tasty, and similarly the beetroot tart. We also treated ourselves to the cheesecakes, so yummy. Nice coffee too and we made several purchases from the deli as they had items we cannot easily get hold of. Very enjoyable visit.

You definitely don’t have to be vegan to appreciate this excellent cafe. A bit quirky in presentation, in a nice way, pricing is mid range and the quality good. Well worth putting on your list of places to eat in Lymington.

What a great vegan restaurant! The salads change daily and are so unusual and delicious. The sandwiches with chosen fillings are very very good. I particularly liked the egg and salad, very tasty! The pastries are also incredible. The brownie just melted in my mouth. Only criticism is that they only have pea milk which I can't have and to be honest I'm more partial to oat milk in coffee. My group was a mixture of diets not just vegans and everyone enjoyed their meals.

Great place for lunch or just tea. Sat outside but inside looked inviting and, I have to say, the cloakrooms were clean and very well presented. Friendly service. Enjoyed a sausage roll and a salad - all good, and would return when next in the area.

We visited mid week at lunchtime and were surprised at how quiet it was. The staff were very accommodating as we had a small dog with us. We opted for the large plate (£13 each) of 3 different salads. All were beautiful, packed full of flavour and a great balance of textures. We are not vegetarians but do enjoy a day or two a week without meat and you certainly do not miss it with food like this. I would urge more people to give this place a try. Much better than some of the cafes and food outlets at the quay

Fabulous coffee and cake!!! We will be back soon. Also the friendliest people serving, they really care. Happy to help and a total joy. Thank you for making a normal Saturday coffee stop just superb. You’re fab!

Really nice veggie lunch sat in the sunshine. Small but perfectly formed menu. Cakes looked great (next time) nice wine and pleasant friendly service. Well worth visiting if you’re in lymington. 5 stars

We sat outside with our coffees - outside space good do with sprucing up a bit. Coffee very good and strong. I then went back for some takeaway salads in a box which were really tasty and colourful. Cakes looked delicious too.

We went to Lymington for the day, and both being vegan and one of us needing to also be gluten free we often can't find anywhere, but the Tinker's Granddaughter was perfect! The staff were very friendly, the venue itself is very cosy and nicely...

We visited yesterday to have a sandwich and hot drink, Unfortunately we were very disappointed. Whilst I don’t like to leave negative reviews, we did provide feedback at the time, but with no response to resolving the issue. The main issue was the egg salad...

This is an amazing cafe!! Dorrie is so talented, I am not a vegan but I love the food here so does my husband who is def not a vegetarian!! The food is truly amazing!! Highly recommend this place 🤩🤩🤩

I brought a friend here for lunch. They have a small menu - we both chose soup with bread which was nice but expensive at £10! You have to wait at the counter to order and collect your food. It was very bleak and cold...

We arrived in Lymington and popped in to the Tinker's Granddaughter for a coffee and cake to refresh ourselves after a longish journey. We enjoyed a yummy vegan cake and delicious coffee (served with pea protein milk, which created exactly the right froth and flavour...

Popped in here for a light lunch. Lovely salads and sandwiches on offer. Chose a salad which was delicious and some cake . Staff helpful and friendly and a lovely relaxed atmosphere .

Absolutely delicious food in lovely surroundings, wide variety of home cooked food, take away and shop. Most highly recommended