Mrs Potts By The River — Restaurant in Eastleigh

By the River sounded so lovely, and the location really was beautiful and so tranquil. However after waiting 25minutes I had to go down to the counter and was told the oven wasn't working to heat the beans. I made a different topping choice and collected two mugs of what looked liked slightly milky dishwater, these were our lattes. They had no taste of coffee and were warm not hot. A further 10 minutes later our food came out, unfortunately it was inedible ! I'm really not a fussy person and honestly will consume most hot food given to me. The jacket potato wasn't cooked through, cold and lumpy. The coronation chicken was curry powder mixed into mayonnaise, the chicken was very hard. The Hunters chicken toastie could have cracked the plate if dropped. The chicken was processed slices that were very dry, with some bacon fat and smothered in tomato ketchup. Very disappointed as we had a photo shot appointment and then a train to catch, so left hungry and...

I phoned Mrs Potts by The River as I wanted to buy scones and cakes for a little garden tea party I was having. The owner Emma could not have been more helpful and offered to make some scones for me for the morning of my event. When I collected the scones I also purchased a number of other slices of cakes. Oh my goodness, everything was absolutely superb and delicious, and I had WOW reviews from everyone!! The scones were beyond anything you would get anywhere, so moist and tasty, and as for the lemon cake, well just out of this world!! Emma is also so friendly and welcoming, we live locally and will definitely be back, this time to sit outside her little cafe by the river and cannot wait for more of that lemon cake! Try this place, you will definitely not be...

Wonderful and welcoming little tea room/cafe. The owner, the said titled Mrs.Potts, is an independent business, relying solely on her dedication and enthusiasm for her thriving little company.

Very tiny interior, with no room for a single table, but be amazed at her baking skills, when you realise that every single cake that she sells, is hand made and baked in an oven, no bigger than your standard microwave.

There is an outside seating area with river views, up a rather steep staircase...(not narrow stairs, but no handrail). She also has tables and chairs under the archway between the car park and the tea room.

Highly...