Woodland Cafe in Eastleigh

Visited on Wednesday 30th March. After a very cold muddy trail run around the Itchen valley which was beautiful, we headed into the cafe for much needed refreshments. We were disappointed at what was on offer to replenish our hungry bodies. For a cafe, we were expecting a full range of hot and cold substantial meals, however the only things on offer were sandwiches, children snack meals, vegan toasties and soup. After opting for the soup, I was again disappointed that this was served in a polystyrene cup and not a bowl. Covid reasons was to blame for the lack of crockery, however, I do believe crockery can be washed and as most restaurants are now fully capable of serving food on proper plates, I can’t see why a little cafe can’t. Overall a very disappointed visit, and one I won’t be repeating.

We came here for a post parkrun coffee. Lovely building and good selection. The staff seem to have been to the Basil Fawlty school of customer service though! We had the audacity to order a tea cake, which they were clearly advertising on a sign - they were most put out by this, almost comedic.

Great cafe and super friendly staff, our granddaughter accidentally spilled her hot chocolate, no fuss was made, the floor cleared up, my granddaughter was upset but the lady clearing the floor was lovely and even offered another hot chocolate, really family friendly. Good coffee too, definitely worth a visit.

Nice for a treat or as a rest from walking. Surprising good coffee and wonderful cakes. A welcoming space and service for visitor to the park

lovely woodland walks, play equipment suitable for a range of ages. parking not too expensive. convenient cafe, which offers gluten free options; HOWEVER disappointed that when I asked if the soup was gluten free and ordered this; it came with a bread roll which was not; I checked with the server before eating it; and was told as I didn't specifically ask if the bread roll was gluten free it was not their fault. NOTE; they do have gluten free bread available in the freezer; but I was told by her at this point there was no point as my soup would be finished by the time it was prepared. (an apology and a note to ask for all parts of the meal to be gluten free when ordering would have been enough!!)