At The Gilbert White's House

Selborne, East Hampshire, United Kingdom

🛍 Soup, Coffee, Ice Cream, Breakfast

3.9 💬 157 Reviews
At The Gilbert White's House

Phone: +441420511275

Address: Selborne, East Hampshire, United Kingdom

City: East Hampshire

Dishes: 7

Reviews: 157

"We visited for my mum's birthday. She's been wanting to go back after visiting a year earlier, also on her birthdaý. It was a gorgeous day, we enjoyed the scenic walk from the car park but sadly, that's where the pleasant experience ended. The counter staff barely acknowledged us when we went in to find a menu, I was mumbled at and a menu hastily pushed across the counter. Sadly, the menu bore no resemblance to what was on the website (which doesnt state it as being a sample menu) which was a shame and misleading. There was nothing that took our fancy so we decided to just have coffee instead. We decided to sit outside as it was a lovely day. All the unoccupied tables had either crumbs, tea cup marks or both, one had a big puddle on it and given it hadn't rained for days, goodness knows what that was. It wasnt busy when we arrived (2 occupied tables outside and no one inside) so that cant be blamed. Not wiping tables between customers at any time isn't good, but during these covid times, poor hygiene is totally unacceptable. I work in a cafe so i know how tough it is in hospitality at the moment, i know how they work and what the standards should be, busy or not. White's fell short of anything I would expect. We'd driven quite a distance to eat here so were really disappointed with everything. At least it was a pretty drive and the cafe in lovely surroundings."

Menu - 7 options

All prices are estimates.

alexandrew3105 alexandrew3105

Very good quality and aided by a garden cafe off shoot. Great to sit and relax. Whole set up very good with friendly and efficient staff.

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Gary
Gary

Have been visiting this restaurant for the last year and always had nice food now they are trying to run this restaurant with no chef so quality is poor


Russell
Russell

Had a coffee and hot chocolate at beginning of visit then local ham and cheese ciabattia toasty delicious. Reasonable prices plus some nice local food in shop.


Jerryinbarnet
Jerryinbarnet

Popped in for a light lunch and saw a Sunday roast menu. Had a roast beef with all the trappings and the veggie option. Absolutely gorgeous. Quick service and nicely presented.


SuzonB64
SuzonB64

Visiting the Gilbert White museum, we only had teas and coffees but the service was good and the cafe very clean. The cakes looked lovely so we will make a return visit! There was a mini farm shop too which looked very good quality not to mention their own gin! Staff were very friendly.and helpful.


J
J

We stopped for tea/coffee and cake, just as the card was about to close. There was a varied selection of home made cakes we chose Victoria sponge, carrot cake and bread pudding. All the cakes were lovely. The seating area (outside) next to the house is clean, tidy and pleasant with lots of flowers around a nice courtyard feel. Nice, friendly staff.


Leighflea47
Leighflea47

Lovely cafe Dogs allowed in some areas Real thought to decor and some lovely touches Super children’s menu Menu clear to read and good selection and variation of food Service coffee and food all good They didn’t even mind our very must boots from walking Will return Also a lovely community feel and they sell newspaper and essentials for the village.


Deny23
Deny23

We were going to the museum so decided to have a coffee before we went in. It’s a very pleasant building and pretty popular, even the local vicar was there! The coffee was at the top end for outside of London, but still nice. We decided to go back for lunch as honestly the options to eat in the village are a bit limited. We had jacket potatoes which were really nice and home brewed beer and a pot of tea. Would be great to be offered extra hot water with the tea as it did end up going cold. We will definitely come back in the summer.


F8234BQgemmas
F8234BQgemmas

Emailed the cafe the night before to book and asked about the vegetarian breakfast I saw on trip advisor as no longer on the menu. Owner was amazing and said they could easily make up something for us as all ingredients are still there. When we arrived we had a lovely table in an alcove, just us and our 2 dogs. On the menu it even encourages people to ask if there's something they'd like and it's not there. I had a vegetarian breakfast, my daughter had halloumi and veg sausage sandwich and my son had the vegetarian breakfast but with proper sausages. Really lovely place, 100% worth a visit.


Babybee
Babybee

We visited for my mum's birthday. She's been wanting to go back after visiting a year earlier, also on her birthdaý. It was a gorgeous day, we enjoyed the scenic walk from the car park but sadly, that's where the pleasant experience ended. The counter staff barely acknowledged us when we went in to find a menu, I was mumbled at and a menu hastily pushed across the counter. Sadly, the menu bore no resemblance to what was on the website (which doesnt state it as being a sample menu) which was a shame and misleading. There was nothing that took our fancy so we decided to just have coffee instead. We decided to sit outside as it was a lovely day. All the unoccupied tables had either crumbs, tea...

Categories

  • Soup Warm and comforting soups to nourish your soul. Choose from a variety of flavorful broths and hearty ingredients, perfect for a simple appetizer or a satisfying meal on a chilly day.
  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.
  • Ice Cream A delightful selection of creamy, handcrafted ice creams with a variety of flavors ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique options like lavender honey and spicy mango, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
  • Breakfast Start your day with our delicious breakfast options, featuring everything from classic eggs and pancakes to healthy smoothies and yogurt. Perfect for a hearty meal or a light morning bite!

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