Cassandra’s Cup
About
Coffee & Tea
Price Range : Under $10 (££)
Location
Adress: The Hollies Winchester Road
Chawton, Alton, GU34 1SB
Phone: +44 1420 83144
Work Hours
Business info
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiNo
Reviews
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Rebekah M.
Ok, bear with me as I'm playing catch up on a few reviews! :)
I visited Cassandra's Cup on either Friday, August 31st or Saturday, September 1st while out touring part of the English countryside with my family. I'm sorry for not remembering exactly which day we went to Chawton, but we were there to see the last home of Jane Austen.
In any case... after visiting the house and museum, we trotted across the way to this lovely tea room for a cuppa and (in my case) the most WONDERFULLY fresh and delicious scone I've ever had in my life. Period! It was hot and just fresh from the oven, I slathered it in clotted cream and raspberry jam, and made it vanish like magic!! It was pure heaven!
Several of my companions had coffee... I think I had a latte... all I know for a fact is that I see this little tea room with its delicious dainties and excellent service in my dreams! I hope life will bring me back by here some day!
Much love! -
John G.
Lovely building and in a pleasant location. Named after Jane Austin's sister, Cassandra. This place has a captive audience, though there is a pub nearly next door. There are no refreshaments available in Jane's house, (far cry from 200 years ago, I'll bet).
There is a large car park which is shared with the pub. The place is very small ie two small downstair rooms converted for food/drinks. The upstairs offerds you B & B.
Be prepared to dig deep as a Jacket Potato will set you back nearly £8.00, depending on what you have in it.still expensive. (Quite a few didn't linger once they saw the prices), neither did we!!! -
Thomas W.
We went in for a light lunch and were satisfied 100%. Very nice people and good portions for not too much money. Other guests also had a typical cream tea and this also looked fantastic.
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Rae W.
My partner and I enjoyed visiting Jane Austen's house and then were famished. This little restaurant was a wonderful remedy.
As soon as we walked in, the staff was very friendly. There was a pretty waitress who was, I think, 8 months pregnant and still working. I just thought any woman THAT pregnant who can be so pleasant should win an award!
I ordered my first cucumber sandwich. It was delicious, but it had more cream cheese than I had envisioned in my dreams. I took some of it out and then the sandwich was much better! I've forgotten what my partner ordered for two reasons. First, I was busy looking at the ceiling with its many, many teacups. Second, he was busy going on and on about the homemade desserts--they make them fresh everyday--he had already spied on the counter.
For dessert, he had something chocolate and wasn't too interested in talking--just happily consuming his cake. I had a lemon cake, which was perfect--light and fluffy with just the right amount of tang. -
L G.
I visited Cassandra's Cup in early August with a group of 5 other ladies after touring the Jane Austen House museum (it's right across the street). Four of us had strawberry cream teas (on special that day and wonderful) and 2 had coffee with homemade cake (also very good). Though the small cafe was crowded, we were served right away, and the teas/cake came quite quickly. Prices were most reasonable.