The Absent Pony

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  Carol Arbon

  ·1 month ago

  “We’ve been heading to the Absent Pony for the last year or so when in the New Forest. Without doubt it is the best coffee in the area Served at the perfect temperature and with a stunning choice of cakes and snacks. All delivered with a smile. We’ll see you in Polzeath for a coffee one day hopefully.”

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  liz johns

  ·1 month ago

  “A great little coffee and cake stop away from the bustle of the main high street, but near the station. People say it’s great tasting coffee, though for me I didn’t find it so, and would have preferred a more flavourful rich taste. A lovely selection of cakes however- the salted caramel brownie was very good. Seating at the front or round the side of the bike shop.”

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  Julian Allen

  ·2 months ago

  “Very disappointing experience. I arrived there just after 9 am this morning looking for something savoury and a coffee. Lots of sweet stuff on display and just three savoury rolls. I ordered a flat white and asked for a sweet potato rolls warmed up. "We can't warm them up" was the response. So, with no savoury options seeming on offer I ordered banana bread. As I one to recycle my empty cup I saw Toasties on offer, all savoury. I spotted a pannini grill in the truck, red light lit up and asked if it was still warming up and that was the reason for no rolls being warmed. No, "we can't because of cross contamination" was the response. I guess there's no parchment paper available to keep the food off the grill. As I was riding a bike and it was 30c I asked if she could fill my bottle with water. "No, we can't do that". Given that the food truck is sited between a bicycle workshop and a bike shop I was speechless. I'll not return here and suggest that anyone travelling by bike doesn't either. FYI, The Woods Bikes and Brews Cafe in Lyndhurst is excellent and will fill water and warm savoury pastries.”

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  chloe hana

  ·3 months ago

  “BEST TOASTIES EVER!!! me and my friends stopped off here and we had cheese and ham toasties and it was absolutely what we needed. We were served by the amazing Belle who had the best customer service with a beaming smile. Thankyou so much for fueling us up for the rest of the day 🩷”

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  David Goddard

  ·3 months ago

  “Incredible. What a lovely business. Quiet seating area in the sun. The coffee was awesome but the star of the show were the cakes. Pistachio cookie and Sticky coffee biscoff cake. Wow, very tasty. The 2 ladies were incredible, polite, funny and friendly. Amazing. We will definitely be back.”

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  CHRIS WHITE

  ·3 months ago

  “Had coffee here for the last two days great coffee, great toastie and many other treats. Today I was served by one of the Sisters who own this business . The personal touch , attention to detail and friendliness was absolutely first class. I can see why other reviews rate just as highly , watching the one to one personal interactions over the hour I was there is massive part of this small business as well as really great coffee.. Enjoy your visit and coffee .We did. I will be back when visiting next.👍💯”

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  Andrew Smith

  ·5 months ago

  “It was my breakfast destination when camping in a site a short distance away. Food would have got five stars if there were more vegan options. What they have was tasty. The coffee was delicious. Staff; brilliant.”

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  alicia wroblewska

  ·5 months ago

  “Very cute cafe with decent iced chaii latte, the port sausage roll was also pleasant but nothing to rave home about. Would still return !”

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  Petra & Micael

  ·11 months ago

  “My favourite pit stop for a coffee and a yummy tuna toastie whenever I’m delivering in the area. The coffee is always gorgeous, and there’s a great selection of sweet treats to go with it. The girls behind the counter are always polite, friendly, and happy to have a chat. Consistently great service and a warm atmosphere — highly recommend!”

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  Dominic Turk

  ·1 year ago

  “We visited today and I talked to the lovely Hannah. I was tempted to try a new drink for me a Macha Latte which was delicious. We also tried a selection of cakes with Hannah's expert recommendations. All of which were lovely. Please everybody needs to go here! They are 1st class. 👍👌”