Plant-based eatery, deli and store nestled in the centre of Lymington high street. Serving up freshly made sourdough sandwiches, bagels, daily salad counter and hot food. Also has lots of sweet treats and gluten-free options. Drinks include a carefully curated vegan wine list, bubbles and beer; Girls Who Grind Coffee and New Forest Teas. The store sells vegan treats, ingredients, handmade chocolate and cookbooks. Plus a cheese fridge full of artisan vegan cheeses. Holds events such as supper clubs, cheese and wine club and Sunday roast club. Also hosts various workshops and classes. Open Mon 10:00-15:00, Thu-Sat 10:00-15:00, Sun 11:00-15:00. Closed Tue.
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20 High St, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Lymington, England, SO41 9AD
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Last update on 18 Aug 2024 by darrenb
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Added by AnnieV on 14 May 2022
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39 Reviews
First Review by AnnieV
mattthegrayt
Points +401
Amazing lunch - Edit
Had a fantastic lunch here. Dog friendly outside where youre kind of sitting in an ally but the food was incredible. We had ice lattes to drink which were gorgeous. We had a blt sandwich which was delicious. Think it was on sourdough which was quite tough around the crust but tasted great. We also had the daily special which was a lamb style filo pie with all sorts of lovely things in it including vegan feta cheese and some great dressings. £28 for 2 drinks and 2 mains. They also sell various deli items including vegan cheeses. We got a few and also a little ice cream bar which was great. Bought a brownie for later on too. It was all fantastic and would highly recommend you go.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-01
Pros: Food, Cheese, Coffee
Cons: Not fantastic outside but limited, Not 100% dog friendly
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks so much for leaving your review and super happy you enjoyed all your food!
Read moreWith regards to outside, we worked with what we had!!!
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VictoriaVV
Points +31
Sunday Roast Club ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Edit
The Sunday Roast is the best I've ever eaten! Each element was delicious. Lovely venue. Make sure you book as it's very very busy!
Read moreTinkersGranddaughter
So glad you loved your roast!! We look forward to seeing you at the new container kitchen for more roasts in the Autumn!
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Charjjo
Points +64
Best place 🫶🏽 - Edit
Really lovely soup for lunch! And GF sour dough on the side was incredible!
Read moreStunning carrot cake
Bustling atmosphere on a busy market Saturday! I’ll be back!
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-19
Pros: Food, Friendly staff, Atmosphere
TinkersGranddaughter
Ah thanks so much : ) It was lovely seeing you on Sunday!
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ChasByrne
Points +40
Lovely vegan cafe - Edit
Freshly cooked food with a varying choice
Read morePros: Fresh food, Variety , Friendly
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Hwilkins7585
Points +20
Amazing choice, Best BLT - Edit
This place was amazing. We found it through the app and were so excited by the choice. I had a BLT which is better than any I ever had when I ate meat. Need more places like this for Vegan diners.
Read morePros: Choice , Set up as a ' normal' cafe , The decor of the cafe
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vegotanuki
Points +1005
Amazing roasts - Edit
They’re on the pricier side and aren’t available every Sunday, but the Juicy Marbles roasts are definitely worth booking in for. Make sure to leave room for the sticky toffee pudding too 😋
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Leilasolomons
Points +32
Lovely little vegan cafe - Edit
Very happy to find an all vegan cafe in the area
Read morePros: The cakes
Cons: Was quite expensive for what it was
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Kirsty_47
Points +34
Best Vegan Café - Edit
We were in the area for a couple of days and found this place on Happy Cow. We went back every day - everything was fresh, flavourful, and the portions were generous. The specials change every day and they had a wide range of sandwiches/bagels/baps as well as cakes and pastries. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Flavour and freshness , Various options , Reasonable prices
TinkersGranddaughter
Ah thankyou so much Kirsty, it was a pleasure feeding you : )
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veganchefsteph
Points +251
Delicious and fresh - Edit
I’ve visited a few times now, and every time they have delicious seasonal produce! Not only does the owner evidently put her heart into everything, they also have a small selection of vegan goods to buy! Including amazing cheeses that you can’t find elsewhere! I will visit many more times ❤️
Read morePros: Fresh and seasonal, Delicious , Made with love
Cons: Small store and seating area
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks so much Steph! Always lovely to hear your great feedback about the food : )
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gaaramei
Points +91
Delicious gem of a cafe - Edit
I visited for the first time this week and had the most delicious creamy vegetable soup and chocolate bread pudding!
Read moreI’m already excited to go back!
Pros: Food options, Groceries , Amazing tastes
TinkersGranddaughter
So glad you enjoyed everything! We look forward to welcoming you back soon : )
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Stephieleigh
Points +457
One of the reasons I had a holiday in Lymington!! - Edit
This was a warm welcome in a really gorgeous cafe. The owner was making lunch and chalking up the choices on the specials board. The cafe is also a shop packed full of vegan goodies and deli items and there is a brilliant choice of cheeses. I was too early for lunch so I had a fantastic freshly ground coffee and a piece of totally decadent vanilla bean cheesecake - the decision making on a sweet treat was insanely difficult; what an incredible choice! The lunch options were now up…it was still early for lunch and I was full of cheesecake…the big bowls of salad looked fabulous so I opted for takeaway. I had a “small” box which contained four of the salads (it was not small!) for my lunch later and tofu burrito for my dinner that night. Everything was honestly delicious and I just wish this cafe was on my doorstep. I might need to have a holiday in Lymington more often!
Read morePros: Fabulous choice, Gorgeous food, Great shop and deli too
TinkersGranddaughter
Thankyou so much for your lovely words Stephie, they really mean a lot : ) It makes all the long hours and sore feet totally worth it!!! What an honour that it was a deciding factor in coming to Lymington! You should definitely holiday in Lymington more often ; ) Hopefully see you again soon, Bobs x
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Rosa and Joe
Points +570
Special place - Edit
We loved this cafe. Came for lunch and had a delicious roast cauliflower, chickpea and tahina dish, followed by chai latte and amazing cakes - Ferrero Roche brownie, and chocolate and coffee bread and butter pudding! The shop has real fermented vegan cheeses and lots of other great products, including ones you don't see very often. Looked like an interesting and imaginative wine selection too. Very central and pretty close to the station, lovely atmosphere, definitely planning to go back tomorrow to pick up sandwiches and cakes for the train home!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-22
Pros: Vegan, Fantastic food, Well curated shop
Cons: None
TinkersGranddaughter
Ah thanks for your lovely words guys, it was a pleasure feeding you both days!! : )
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TheVeganBilling
Points +68
Coffee time - Edit
Didn’t grab anything to eat although there were some amazing looking treats. Did get a coffee though which i thoroughly enjoyed and my first try of pea milk. Lovely place, lovely staff.
Read moreTinkersGranddaughter
Thanks for your lovely review! You must try something to eat next time!!! ; )
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AbbyKH
Points +72
My go to - Edit
This is my favourite place to go to, it is one of those places that is a struggle to walk past! The café is amazing, there are a huge selection of cakes, bakes and sandwiches and a changing daily menu of warm foods and salads. There is a wide choice of hot and cold drinks and snacks to nibble on. TTG’s sandwich fillings look so much like the meat version they are based, on that I frequently hear people ask for the vegan option! The shop offers a range of vegan foods, recipe books and household items. There are also pop up events on some evenings, where you can taste more scrumptious foods and learn from guest speakers. If you are in Lymington, this is the place to go to.
Read morePros: Bob’s and her team, The cakes - the Ferraro Rocher brownie 🤤, The cosy and social space
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks so much Abby...we love feeding you!!! ; )
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CharlotteStevenson
Points +566
A cute spot! - Edit
This cafe is very quaint with cute rattan furniture. I had the curried butternut soup which was really lovely! However, we paid an extra £3 for a side of Hoxton Sourdough bread (which was extremely disappointing) and butter (solid and not spreadable).
Read moreMy partner had the “chicken” pie special which he thoroughly enjoyed.
The rocky road, whilst quite rich, was also very nice - they had a great selection on the cake front which made it very hard to choose!
Pros: Everything’s Vegan!, GF options, Tasty!
Cons: Not great for pickyeaters as everything is premade, Only milk option is pea milk
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Stephanie. Sorry to hear the bread and butter was disappointing, we wish you had said something at the time and we could have sorted for you and softened the butter a bit!
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TrevorWeeks
Points +649
Great place! - Edit
This is a lovely place for lunch or coffee and cake. We visited twice in one day and tried their sandwiches, doughnuts, cakes, sausage rolls and hot chocolate and Mocha. We can't complain about anything. It was delicious.
Read morePros: Variety, Taste, Quality
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks so much Trevor, it was lovely meeting you both and feeding you twice in one day!! : )
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Vicbish
Points +46
Tasty Gem of a place - Edit
Came with my wife today and had the very tasty ‘Shepherds Pie’. Very delicious, good sized portion. Would definitely visit again if in the area. Cakes looked amazing. It was early lunchtime and the upstairs wasn’t open but will try and come a little later next time to try upstairs and cake!
Read morePros: Really tasty, Good portions, Nice crockery
Cons: None.
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks for your lovely words! So glad you enjoyed everything : )
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veganboy84
Points +93
An absolute delight! - Edit
This has to be my favourite all vegan venue, in my five years of being vegan! I came here with my girlfriend and we had sourdough toast with smashed pea and mint. The ingredients were fresh and delicious, the mint leaves were literally picked off the plant and added straight to the dish. Such a tasty, healthy and interesting dish, my tummy felt grateful and satisfied afterwards. For pudding I had a delicious, moist lemon palenta cake, it was absolutely divine! The decor was awesome too and we nabbed a comfy sofa upstairs. It was pleasantly busy and had a nice atmosphere inside. Highly recommend, a must visit for vegans and non-vegans alike!
Read morePros: The food, The decor, The atmosphere
Cons: Absolutely nothing!
TinkersGranddaughter
Wow, what a fab review! So so pleased to hear you loved everything and all the detail that goes into the food! We look forward to feeding you again : )
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oldboydave
Points +27
Worth the travel if in the New Forest - Edit
Inviting staff and decor, inventive homemade food options, and a deli with vegan things I've not seen elsewhere. This place is amazing and due to lack of vegan options in the New Forest it is definitely worth the journey. Not normally a salad fan but they genuinely make the nicest salad you'll ever eat.
Read morePros: Daily varied menu, Pleasant staff, God coffee
TinkersGranddaughter
Ahh we're so glad you loved our salads!! Thanks for taking the time to write a review, it means a lot : )
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ninjafordham
Points +52
Lovely afternoon - Edit
Very tasty food. Perfect for my daughter as she’s coeliac and most choices were gluten free
Read morePros: Friendliness , Tasty food , Great choice of kombucha drinks
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks for visiting and your kind words : )
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PJEats
Points +24
Delicious! - Edit
Absolutely loved this place, gorgeous sandwiches, pastries, cakes and light bites. Also sells vegan cheese, chocolate and other goodies. The sausage rolls are the best! Took an omni friend who was really impressed.
Read moreWent for lunch and also bought a load of cakes and goodies to take away.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Pros: All vegan and homemade, Great choice of food, Open on Sundays 11-3
Cons: It was a little difficult to read the menu
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks so much for coming and your lovely words! : )
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FionaElsewhere
Points +54
Not as good as I hoped - Edit
I drove for an hour to try this cafe for lunch. It was OK but not as good as the earlier reviews suggested. The salad I had was fine but very leaf-dominated. Options were fairly limited, and the seating was uncomfortable.
Read moreI imagine it is better for coffee and cake, and I applaud the existence of a vegan cafe in the South.
Good wine and beer choice, however.
Pros: Friendly service, Good drinks menu, All vegan.
Cons: Limited choice for lunch, Uncomfortable seating
TinkersGranddaughter
I'm sorry it didn't live up to expectations. You must have come a bit after lunchtime for the options to have been limited, we have a big enough menu, but it sells out quickly and once it's gone, it's gone!
Read moreWe have a range of upholstered and rattan furniture, and sofas on the first floor, so there are comfy seats if you can nab them!
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OrangeCountry
Points +56
Wish we lived near this cafe - Edit
Best vegan BLT ever. Everything we ate was delicious
Read moreTinkersGranddaughter
Ah thanks so much!! : )
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Nathann
Points +444
Lovely Cafe - Edit
Lovely cafe in the heart of Lymington.
Read moreLots of cakes and treats available as well us lunch/brunch bits.
The service was brilliant. If I’m in the area again, I’ll definitely pop in!
Pros: Lots of choice, Delicious food and coffee, Service was excellent
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks Nathan, it was good to feed you and the other vegan runners!! : )
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RobertLumley
Points +78
Lovely plant based cafe in Lymington - Edit
I have been wanting to visit this cafe for ages. Centrally located and pleasant interior. Has outside seating at side. Staff were friendly and the food was very tasty and fresh. I will visit again and bring my wife. The BLT sandwich and rocky road cake was wonderful.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Freshly made food, Very tasty food and salads.
Cons: Fair price for quality
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks so much Robert, so glad you enjoyed everything!
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Arae
Points +20
A real treat! Amazing food and service. Plenty of GF options :) - Edit
I couldn't fault a thing. The food was fantastic, I had the salad trio and was hands down the best salad I have ever eaten. The cakes are ridiculous, so good we had one there and took one away for later. My partner is GF and was spoilt for choice. The staff were so friendly and a pleasure to talk to.
Read moreAlso had a small deli fridge with a great selection of vegan cheeses etc.
Couldn't recommend highly enough
Pros: Exceptional fresh food and GF options, Knowledgeable and passionate staff, Relaxed and friendly atmosphere
TinkersGranddaughter
Thanks so much for your lovely words! We hope to feed you again soon : )
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Libra77
Points +3520
The Tinkers Granddaughter - Edit
Lovely two storey cafe and deli in a quaint building in the heart of the bustling and pretty Lymington centre. Side alley with outdoor bench seating also available. Small dogs welcome on the second floor of the cafe. We popped in for a quick breakfast but I know already I’d like to return for lunch. I loved the inventive and interesting menu, as well as their support for other independent ethical businesses. Excellent coffee and chai, the croissant was also delicious.
Read moreTinkersGranddaughter
Thanks for your lovely review..we look forward to seeing you for lunch ; )
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