The Best Cafes in Hawkley, Hampshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Had lunch at this lovely country pub - a real pleasure. The cod fillet with mushrooms and roast chicken sauce was absolutely amazing. Beautifully cooked and presented. Great beer too. No hesitation, 5*

Note this review is not about the hotel as I didn’t stay, just about the pub. It’s a pitch-perfect pub selling well-kept real ales. The menu is excellent, well priced and beautifully cooked. Just the place to head for on a walk. Will be back.

Met friends for Sunday here today. Fabulous roast and despite it being later 14.30 it was clear everything was freshly prepared. Beautiful rare roast beef, crispy roast potatoes and perfectly cooked veg. Cauliflower cheese was pricey but definitely worth it. Service was excellent, a small army - all helpful and cheery. Now feeling full and content!!

My first visit to the Hawkley Inn after an 8 mile muddy, lovely local dog walk. They could not have been more welcoming (particularly as our boots were not clean and the dog also looked a bit worse for wear!!) As we were unfortunately pushed for time they kindly made sure that, and I have to say one of the BEST Fish Finger Sandwiches I have ever had, arrived swifty. The staff were incredibly friendly, the pub looked fantastic and homely and we will definitely be back again. Highly Recommend to fellow travellers and dog owners alike.

Went on a Monday and got the vegan full Kimbridge - it was lush! The only “criticism” is that I’d have liked 1 more hash brown because they were perfection and there was waaaaay too much butter lol. But we will definitely be going back. The courgette fritters were fried to perfection. Great atmosphere, lovely location and the staff were very accommodating!

Great brunch place, excellent coffee and all the food is sourced locally which I love! The boot room is especially cosy for coffee and cake on a cold miserable day with its nice fireplace. Only downside (which isn't their fault) is it gets very busy at weekends so do book on advance to avoid disappointment as this has happened a couple times to us.

Saturday I had Chicken snitzel and my wife had the Haddock we both enjoyed the food. We returned on Sunday I had the Bacon belly and my wife had the scallops we both enjoyed so much so that I said complements to the Chef. Wonderful food. Good atmosphere and a craft shop too.

I was treated to an afternoon tea at Kimbridge Barn by a wonderful friend in March 2024. What an experience. We were seated in the window in the sunshine. Staff could not be more attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. The scones were huge - the size of a large mango - but beautifully soft & delicious and served warm. The sandwiches were scrummy, the ham hock mayo my favourite. The sunshine melted the sour cherry chocolate bar as we weren’t paying attention! It too tasted wonderful. Will definitely come back when the weather warms up. The package included unlimited teas and americano coffee. Would have been nice to include one special coffee like a latte for the price, but small niggle.

We randomly found this cafe when searching for lunch. Staff were so lovely, interior was warm and cosy. The food was so tasty! We would definitely come back :) I would advise to book in advance as it was full

Lovely cosy atmosphere with a funky twist. Friendly and funny staff. Cake and sweet treats were 10/10. Delicious looking food menu but we just had sweet treats and tea.

Delicious (vegan) breakfast at Salt Shack. It was a lovely sunny day to look out across the water but they have plenty of blankets and heaters if it's chilly. Fuss was freshly cooked, coffee was really good and lovely service. Book a table is you want a front row table. Glad we found this place, can't recommend it enough.

This is a MUST visit cafe when on Hayling Island. We called for a reservation for lunch as we had heard lots about this place and wanted to make sure we got in. The location is right on the marina and is AMAZING. The staff are extremely friendly and make you feel like family, and the food is DELICIOUS. It's served with so much presentation and love, and tastes FABULOUS. I can not recommend this cafe enough. We had heard so much about it and they DIDN'T let us down. Thank you for a truly amazing experience.

Great stop for an old codger on a bike. Today was planning on sausage and bacon bap (fuel of choice) but displayed sausage rolls too tempting! Tasted as good as it looked 😋

What a lovely cafe to visit, first time for us and was a stumble across on our way home from a walk, the staff were so genuinely helpful, we had a breakfast and it tasted great, even as the staff were busy they were very helpful. The farm shop is also worth buying some meat from, the farm itself was lovely to take a stroll around. Well done

Hockeys was a lovely destination for three adults with learning disabilities I was supporting for an afternoon last week. We spent nearly an hour with the various farm animals before browsing the lovely shops and enjoying hot drinks and cake in the cosy cafe. Thankyou Hockeys.

Food is wonderful fresh and good size portions. Coffee is great too. It does get very busy on weekends between 11-2pm and on lovely days of sunshine it's tricky to get a seat but they do have a fair amount of seating outside. Staff are lovely and for 3 of us with food and drink £32 so average. Farm shop is nice and children will enjoy seeing the chickens ducks pigs goats and alpacas. Lovely place highly recommend.

A lovely lunch for my granny's birthday! It looks even more beautiful now with the new renovations & the food was delicious too! Can't wait to try the afternoon tea soon as well 😍

What a wonderful hidden gem. Fantastic little cafe with an extensive menu with very friendly staff.

We went for breakfast today as a party of four. There was quite a wait for our meals from when we ordered but it is lovely surroundings. When my garden breakfast came I was disappointed that it was not very hot. I returned it and asked if it could just be re heated. The staff were very apologetic and instead cooked me a complete new breakfast and offered us all free drinks. This I believe was excellent service. As with most things, it can go wrong at times but they put it right without fuss. I would recommend this place very highly. And certainly come again.

I’m a YouTuber so I go to a lot of cafés and restaurants, but this was one of the best breakfasts I’ve had for a long time! The staff were amazing!

What a great place. Warm friendly and good range of lunchtime food. Great value. Great staff. Well done

Great location and great food. Highly recommend it!!!

Had a weekday lunch for two and wasn't disappointed. The food was fab, good portion sizes, and reasonably priced. Staff were cool and efficient under pressure. We ate the snide but there are plenty of outside seating. Would highly recommend l.

A definite must if you in the local area. Loads of parking in an ideal location. Nice menu with lots of choice. I opted for the egg mayo with a little salad. Great coffee. Thank you

We have been a few times before so I desided to book an afternoon tea for 4 to celebrate our friends 40th birthday and it was perfect. The food was amazing as always and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Thank you for letting us decorate the table with a balloon and table decoration, she had a lovely day.

Halloween afternoon tea for the children. Very popular at lunchtime. All food served was to a good standard. Very pleasant service.

There’s never a bad day when you start it at Salt Café. A yummy breakfast with beautiful view over Portsmouth. Ellie and her team are always ready to help; a job well done so keep up with the great work

Quirky cafe in an unusual location, I wasn’t sure what to expect as I was walking across the wooden pathway, but we were greeted with a very warm welcome and comfortable lively atmosphere. The coffee’s came quickly and the breakfasts followed to a very high standard. Also the views are stunning.

A unique restaurant as it was a bit hidden. My son loves it and he wanted to come back next time. Food is very nice and affordable. Staffs are very helpful and approchable.

Came in with my partner and sister for a lovely breakfast. A little wait, but it was busy so the view definitely made up for it. Really friendly staff and have been before, and will be going back again. The parking can be a bit of a nightmare at times, but I don’t believe this is down to the cafes fault.

Food at the restaurant was amazing! Service was great, nice and friendly. The food in the shop is overpriced for what it is. Considering it's high-end, you'd expect the products to reflect that. Lots of their products are "ultra processed" - read the labels and you'll see. Shame to see high end products with chemicals in them.

Excellent breakfast. All top quality ingredients, as expected. Cost of drinks were a bit high, we thought. £4.50 for a glass of orange juice. Freshly squeezed and very nice but quickly adds up on the bill. Would highly recommend, though. Would love to visit again and browse the shop, butchers, fish mongers. Shame we are not local

Stopped here twice on Friday once for breakfast and then again for afternoon tea. The food and service were excellent and will define visit again when in the area.

I had breakfast at the farm shop with some friends this morning, and it was such a delightful experience! The place was buzzing with energy, creating a lovely atmosphere that made our meal even more enjoyable. The service was spot-on—friendly and efficient, which is always a plus. Now, let’s talk about the food: it was fantastic! Fresh, flavorful, and just what we needed to start the day. After breakfast, we explored the farm shop, which was charming and stocked with local goodies. We even wrapped up our visit with a fun gin tasting in their spirits room, which was a highlight! Overall, it was a wonderful morning, and I can't recommend this place enough. I’ll definitely be back soon, and I can't wait to share this gem with more friends.

What a wonderful gem of a cafe! Right at the top of Butser Hill, it's popular with hikers, cyclists, and dog walkers, and of course people who want to drive up and use the large car park to do some walking and take in the amazing 360 degree views from the top. The cafe is currently open thur to sun 9am - 4pm, and serves hot and cold drinks, ice creams cakes, all day breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, burgers, and probably many more things too! There are proper toilets available, and there are even dog treats too! The staff are very friendly and it's a great place for a well-earned refreshment. There are lots of picnic tables and benches spread out. I went on a dry, sunny, clear day, I'm not sure it would be as much fun on a rainy day!

We had delicious food and drink at the Butser Roundhouse Cafe today. I’d highly recommend their coffee and toasties! Great service and a very much appreciated wc. A lovely little cafe, in a beautiful spot and definitely worth the climb!

We love this little café! We walk up the hill from QE Park with our dog regularly and the views from the top are spectacular. The café is a wonderful reward when you get to the top! Friendly staff, very generous sausage baps. A surprisingly good range of food and snacks for such a remote location. Free doggy biscuits and water bowls available. We just love coming here for a treat.

Really great place for walk, coffee, lunch and views! My dog loves and you can walk to QE Park as well. Stunning views around as its such a high point on South Downs.