Best Cafes in Ashurst and colbury, Hampshire (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ashurst and colbury, Hampshire

Tuck In

183 Lyndhurst Rd, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AR, UK

4.9 (35 reviews)

P: 07432 086094

Best bacon bap I've had for 24 years. Truth! And the most adorable owner and friendliest atmosphere. Super sweet to my dog🥹even a doggy treat jar was served with my hot, perfectly brewed cuppa. 100% faultless and will definitely make an excuse to return. Must mention the excellent old fashioned prices too. My hot, perfect tea and large, fresh baked bap with a generous amount of tasty bacon crisped to perfection was only £7, Heinz ketchup... Everything spotlessly clean. It was more than good food, and good service, and fine company, it was... truly lovely! and it made my simple walk in Ashurst into a memory that'll make me smile each time I think about it.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in here for a cuppa and had lovely warm welcome from Claire! Perfectly clean and tidy little cafe offering toasted sandwiches, baps etc with freshly prepared fillings. We plan to go back as soon as we can. The cafe opens from 8am for those needing an early breakfast! Highly recommend.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in for a coffee and a bacon roll on my way back to Lymington from Southampton. Easy free parking and the biggest bacon bap ever. So much so I had to take some home with me. Lovely small cafe with a great atmosphere and fab service. I will return.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Food was delicious, i ordered coffee, a bap and a millionaires slice, all of that for under £10. The bap was freshly made in front of me and was full of filling, made to exactly how i like it. Nothing was too much trouble. The cakes were made locally too 😊

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic food. Ordered the breakfast bap and it was packed with sausage, bacon and eggs. Really generous portions and great customer service. Didn't realise that they allow dogs as I would have brought mine. Totally recommend this x

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Good for Children
  • Coffee
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  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Happy Cheese - 18m away
  • Asha - 14m away
  • M & I Autos - 18m away
  • The New Forest, Ashurst - 348m away
  • Unicorn Vets - 60m away
Merritts Coffee Lounge

175 Lyndhurst Rd, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AR, UK

4.8 (203 reviews)

P: 023 8178 9013

Amazing pastries (particularly pistachio brioche, greek filo pastry and chocolate and pecan pie), lovely staff. Would definitely go again if in the area. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a local cafe with great coffee and food

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

It was a coincidence we dropped by and took a seat. I bookmarked it as my favourite cafe straight away! I just love the environment and how friendly the staff was. We had the best ever Egg Florentine and crunchy waffle with bacon. I would highly recommend this cafe to anyone :)

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Merritts Coffee Lounge is a friendly cafe in Ashurst. With its roaring fire and comfy seating, it’s a great place to have a coffee and warm up after a winter walk. The menu offers a range of homemade brunch items, as well as delicious cakes. Although it didn’t look exciting, the omelette I had for lunch was absolutely fantastic. My husband had the skillet crumpet with trout, and raved about it. The service was very friendly and welcoming, and it was a great place to start or end a range of lovely New Forest walks. Overall I had a great visit, and if in the area again I would 100% return.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really special coffee at this super friendly coffee lounge. Also, the food is top quality - I'm particularly partial to the bacon waffles - a very naughty treat! It's 5 stars from me ***** GREAT WALK AS WELL! - to compensate for the cakes there is a beautiful walk just up the road... turn left when leaving the lounge and keep going straight- you end up entering the beauty of the new forest!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped in after a walk around the new forest. Great coffee and hot chocolate, very friendly staff and good atmosphere.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Happy Cheese - 37m away
  • Asha - 17m away
  • Unicorn Vets - 42m away
  • M & I Autos - 37m away
  • Forest Gate Lodge - 53m away
Big Blue Cafe

35a Chapel Ln, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA, UK

4.8 (235 reviews)
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P: 023 8066 6608

First visit this morning. Very cheap prices here and the food looked very good! Only had a black coffee which was a cheap £2.50. Good to see it quite busy. I will try the food next time for sure

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Bustling café hidden away in an industrial estate. Lovely big portions and cheap prices. This is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat before going to town or a takeaway meal. All freshly made

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A terrific cafe tucked away on an industrial estate. Very nicely cooked breakfast at a great price. Staff very friendly and efficient. The seating is basic but good enough and the tables cleaned between guests. Well worth a visit if you're nearby.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great breakfast and great value , Half house breakfast (lovely sausage!) and nice cup of yorkshire tea £6.50 bargain!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This place is tucked away and hard to find but definitely worth it when you get there. The service is friendly and helpful, prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. Good portions and v tasty! There was a good mix of customers from families to workmen. The cafe is dog friendly and has a small play area for kids. Absolute gem!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • New Forest Enterprise Centre - 68m away
  • Bartley Garage - 68m away
  • FANCI Fine Jewellery - 27m away
  • Sydenhams Builders Merchants Southampton - 103m away
  • GSF Car Parts (Southampton West) - 30m away
Pallets Tea and Coffee House

High St, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7YA, UK

4.7 (222 reviews)

P: 01590 612409

A cute and cosy little coffee shop, with a good selection of vegan cakes and dairy free milks available. Wooden board games available to play at tables and very chilled vibes. I tried the popular coffee cake and it did not disappoint! Takeout options available and it's dog friendly too.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A nice spot for a coffee in the beautiful village of Beaulieu. They’ve got a great selection of cakes, as well as indoor and outdoor seating. It’s definitely worth a stop if you’re looking for some caffeine!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We got a cinnamon spiced latte and a cappuccino to go and both were incredible! Loved the real chocolate flakes on the cappuccino. The cinnamon spiced latte was absolutely delicious. Defo recommend and will come back here for our coffee when in Beaulieu!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Awesome coffee shop. Great cakes, lovely coffee and dog friendly !

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Montagu Arms Hotel - 51m away
  • Palace House - 225m away
  • Monty's Inn - 26m away
  • Beaulieu Abbey - 358m away
  • Beaulieu Chocolate Studio - 35m away
The Retreat

25 Lyndhurst Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7RL, UK

4.6 (245 reviews)
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P: 01590 624860

What a delicious experience! The lady from the Airbnb has recommended us this place for breakfast and obviously we had our doubts. I'm glad we believed her! It's a tiny place but its flavour is great. I didn't have enough stomach for eating the full menu, or the pastries bar. The people were so helpful and kind. Totally recommend by the lady and from now on by me as well.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The Retreat is a quaint, inviting cafe and definitely a must visit in Brockenhurst if you fancy a delicious breakfast! We opted for the large English breakfast which arrived on a warm plate, clearly cooked to order (a rarity) and was presented beautifully! Excellent produce, from the golden yolk eggs, to the sausages and bacon from their local butchers. The baked hash browns were fluffy and mourish, all washed down with a cuppa! Great selection of homemade cakes- unfortunately we didn’t get to try any as we were full but looking forward to next time! Fleur and Paul were incredibly welcoming and attentive, you can see how much effort and love they both have put into their lovely cafe! They make a great team 🫖🍰🍳🥓☕️

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice cafe in Brockenhurst. We went for a breakfast and they had a wide range of breakfast options available. I had the full English and my wife had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Both were very good quality and good portions too. Looks like they have some good lunch options too, so next time I'll try that. The homemade cakes and sweet treats look very good too, so definitely one to try in the future. Lovely service here and good baby changing facilities too. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely place to come and eat good, clean and honest food. Had a really lovely Breakfast here, Avocado Smash with Sweet Tomatoes and a side of Bacon. The Service has been wonderful and they managed to cater for a tricky intolerance - Rapeseed Oil. Thank you for such a lovely start to the day and for being so friendly.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little cafe. We sought refuge from the rain here and got a hot drink. The hot chocolates we ordered were lovely, and the service was also great. Very friendly bunch working here. Didn’t get a chance to try food here as we had already had lunch but the food menu looked good and the cakes also looked very appealing. Also bought some jars of locally made jams here as gifts.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Premier - 9m away
  • Britannia Thai - 9m away
  • Brockenhurst College - 305m away
  • The Huntsman - 117m away
  • Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa - 422m away
The Greenwood Tree

65 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE, UK

4.6 (980 reviews)
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P: 023 8028 2463

Lovely, friendly family run cafe that caters for all sorts of dietary requirements. We stopped for breakfast and everything was cooked to perfection. Recommend the sweetcorn fritters, they were amazing.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely atmosphere and perfect location for a spot of lunch. The food is outrageously amazing (try the cheese/tomato/pesto panini and the chicken ciabatta!). Love the dogs being around, all were completely relaxed and welcomed. Set up our afternoon walk perfectly!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My friend and l having a day out, found this cafe by accident, thank goodness. It is wonderful, the food was lovely, l had pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, delicious. Staff were so helpful and friendly. We would recommend to anyone.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This cafe is very popular - during the August bank holiday, staff were having to turn customers away as they were full. Thankfully, I arrived early enough to get a table without a reservation. The decor has a woodland theme and is tastefully done. This cafe has an excellent menu - large sections for vegan and gluten free items. In addition to the extensive menu, there's a large board of daily specials for hot and cold food. There's also a display case with freshly baked items. I had a vegan croissant with scrambled 'eggs' (chickpea flour) and avocado. The croissant was flaky and delicious, exactly like an all butter version! The filling was generous and tasty too. This was followed by a rhubarb bakewell slice. I love bakewell tarts but it's difficult to find vegan versions. This 1 hit the spot. Lastly, I was smitten with the possibility of flotted cream - a vegan alternative to clotted cream. I ordered a vegan cream tea to take away which had a large scone (choice of fruit or plain) a little pot of flotted cream and a small jar of strawberry jam. It was outstanding. If it hadn't been such a warm day (and with no access to a fridge) I would have bought a large pot of cream which they sell saparately. I had a strawberry milkshake with vegan ice cream and oat milk. I could have had 10 of these, it tasted so good. It was a little difficult to get the attention of staff towards the end of the meal because they were so busy, so patience is needed during the busy lunch time.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I want to say a big thank you for our wonderful vegan cream tea we enjoyed today at The Greenwood Tree. We are staying in the New Forest for the weekend and we found this absolute gem of a cafe by chance. They serve a huge array of beautiful dishes and all the cakes look delicious. My husband and I are vegan so we were excited to see the vegan cream tea available. It did not disappoint. It was the best cream tea we've ever had. We spoke to the friendly owner and she told us she makes the vegan clotted cream herself. You can even buy it to take away. We highly recommend it to all vegans and non-vegans. It was absolutely delicious. There were lots of options available of vegan and gluten free foods and drinks. Even if you are not vegan, the cafe has lots of options and the environment is very warm and welcoming. The staff were all very friendly too. Thank you for making my husband's birthday lunch treat even more special.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Meridien Modena - 68m away
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 78m away
  • The Woods Cyclery - Bike Shop, Hire and Cafe - 46m away
  • Stag Hotel, Restaurant and Bar - 23m away
  • Pages Of Lyndhurst - 20m away
Longdown Activity Farm

Deerleap Ln, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7EH, UK

4.6 (2,458 reviews)

P: 023 8029 2837

Absolutely love this place! Have gone twice now as just two or three adults with no children and had a fantastic time. Once you've paid entry you don't have to pay extra for any of the animal feeding or experience. Really well priced for a whole day of fun. Great layout and everything is easy to walk and get to. Lots of animal friends to make, we had fun fussing the goats, pigs and cows. Really great day out for everyone!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice walk to Longdown, and really friendly lady at the desk who sold it to us. All the staff were super nice and friendly. The activities were so much fun too, for all ages. Facilities were good quality too. Feeding the baby animals was adorable.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice little farm Took my 19 month old who enjoyed it. He loved being able to stroke and touch the animals. Tractor rides weren't running but everything else was

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent fun for young children - the farm is well run, brilliantly laid out, super friendly and so well set up for young explorers. Our little one loved being able to get hands on and up close with the animals, stroking cows, chicks, rabbits, and feeding goats throughout the day, all included in the entry price and well organised, safe and fun. There are also activities like ride-on tractors and a brilliant play park, including trampolines, and a tractor ride, again all included in the entry price. The cafe, shop and attached farm shop are also all excellent, would recommend very highly for a fantastic family day out!

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Asha

179 Lyndhurst Rd, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AR, UK

4.6 (238 reviews)

P: 023 8029 2885

Absolutely 100% recommend this place. Everything was top notch. The food, the service, even the price was better than expected. Will definitely be going back. Well done guys, you do a real good job. Love everything about this place.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a fabulous night out with friends. This is now our favourite restaurant having been many times this year. Always excellent.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

As always, never dissapointed. Worth a trip to experience the amazing food and service. The chefs special, mixed biryani is superb. A firm favourite.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A brilliant night out at Asha's. We were a party of 8 and were well looked after. Great service and great food. The Karai lamb was delicious, very tender lamb and the pishwari naan awesome. Lots of rice too.ust go back soon!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We visit this restaurant twice a week and are never disappointed. Outstanding service and food. The owner and his team are lovely friendly People and we always look forward to seeing them and enjoying the food. Highly recommended, amazing

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Happy Cheese - 19m away
  • M & I Autos - 19m away
  • The New Forest, Ashurst - 349m away
  • Unicorn Vets - 59m away
  • Merritts Coffee Lounge - 18m away
Peggy May's Cafe

49 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BE, UK

4.7 (724 reviews)
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P: 023 8184 5904

We come to this wonderful cafe everytime we visit the New Forest. The food is delicious, the staff are very friendly and the owner, Mitat goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and to come and say hello. The All Day Breakfast is honestly the best we have ever had and we have eaten many over the years. The cafe has recently been refurbished and looks lovely. Highly recommend Peggy May's Lyndhurst.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This cafe is an absolute gem! The food and drinks are fantastic, with what might be the best hot chocolate we've ever had. However, what truly sets it apart is the outstanding service. The staff are incredibly friendly, go above and beyond for their customers, and always serve you with a warm smile. The owner also works alongside the team, and it’s clear that his professionalism and pride in the business shine through in every detail. We highly recommend this cafe, not just for the amazing food and drink, but for the hardworking, friendly staff and the top-notch atmosphere. It’s the kind of place that restores your faith in humanity!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really wonderful place! So many options, you’ll find familiar dishes as well as new twists on old classics. The food tastes great and the portions are a good size. There’s a friendly and inviting atmosphere and very clean. Can’t wait to come back!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Cosy little cafe on the high street. Warm and efficient service from the lovely staff there. Popped in for a quick lunch and had the best homemade leek and potato soup. Was exactly like my grandma used to make when I was little. Huge bowl, piping hot with a big chunk of fresh bread... heaven. Menu items all can be made gluten free and lots of vegan/veg options. Brilliant little place. Loved it. Homemade cakes looked gorgeous.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely cafe. Kept clean and good selection, especially smoothies. Homemade cakes elevate the place from other cafes who buy in mass-produced options. Sandwiches breakfast opinion light lunch salads all on menus. They do close sharp at 5pm.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • New Forest Heritage Centre - 91m away
  • Meridien Modena - 116m away
  • The Forage - 23m away
  • The Co-operative Food Lyndhurst, High Street - 32m away
  • Pages Of Lyndhurst - 41m away
The Forest Inn Ashurst

Lyndhurst Rd, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7DU, UK

4.2 (592 reviews)
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P: 023 8184 5534

Lovely pub on the way to Lyndhurst. Fantastic good. Barmaid very helpful and nice. Couldn't have done more to make our visit great .

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We just stopped for a quick bite. There were nw owners, who was really kind and lovely! The sandwiches were really good and the chips as well! An extra plus for the gluten-free options and for the free menstrual products. Wish the new owners really Good Luck!!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Been a few times over the last couple of weeks, Dog friendly and staff are very welcoming. I have not eaten here yet but seen many a meal come out and i must say they look lovely and from the feed back I've heard they taste lovely as well, and all at a very reasonable price. i wish Rob & Sharon every success as it is great to see a local pub getting busier every time i visit as word of mouth travels.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely pub, very cozy. Very friendly. Wanted to eat but sadly only roast or roast meat baguettes, Was a warm day, wanted a salad. Please expand the menu on a Sunday

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just opened under new management. (3weeks). Chef had a day off, and there was just I new trainee, so very limited menu. A couple of glitches, but the food we had was very good. The service was fantastic. Very friendly and welcoming. We spent ages chatting and didn't feel rushed. I am sure that in a few weeks, the small problems we encountered will be sorted. Not that it stopped us enjoying our visit.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
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Parking Options:
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  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - 316m away
  • Ashurst Recreation Ground - 448m away

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